Background:
VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance.
In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
We seek to recruit a highly motivated Logistician to support the operations and program implementation process in the region.
Key responsibility:
VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance.
In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
We seek to recruit a highly motivated Logistician to support the operations and program implementation process in the region.
Key responsibility:
- Manage project Procurement of goods & services for the Projects.
- Keep an updated database on all purchases.
- Maintain procurement and inventory records as required.
- Conduct market surveys to gather & compare information on materials and applicable pricing.
- Maintain an updated database of prospective suppliers and regularly update respective price lists.
- Monitor & appraise Supplier and vendor reliability.
- Enter new Items into the main property data base and Keep an updated inventory of all VSF-G Assets.
- Tracking all goods throughout the supply chain from procurement to respective project Locations.
- Initiate requests for quotations and proposals including preparing Tender documents in liaison with the Program Managers.
- Analyze proposed pricing from potential suppliers and complete cost and price analysis.
- Raise and Issue Local Purchase Orders after ensuring relevant authorization.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required.
- College Diploma (Administration or Supply Chain diploma preferable).
- Excellent ability to manage account processing, with proven ability to function in a detail-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in Computer skills (MS Office) and familiar with the issue of databases.
- Experience with ERP or procurement/supply chain management software a plus.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong written and verbal English language skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills. A minimum of 3 years experience in humanitarian work logistics/operations
- Knowledge of NGO operations – an added advantage.
- Knowledge of humanitarian security issues in the region.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV indicating their current and expected salary to: postal address or via email address given above.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 13th December 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 13th December 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.
