Supply Chain Specialist (Female only)

Overview

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing and ensuring the effective delivery of supply chain and logistics services, including developing and maintaining procurement systems and managing procurement processes for DRC projects in Afghanistan.

Tasks Summary

• Act as Super user for DRC Dynamics (ERP System) – Supply Chain track.
• Manage procurement and supply chain activities for DRC Afghanistan operations.
• Collaborate with Program staff, Area Managers and Supply Chain teams for procurement planning.
• Conduct regular visits to assess and monitor systems in field offices.
• Review Tenders (National and International) dossiers.
• Manage and monitor procurement and tender processes at County and Area Office levels.
• Compile monthly country procurement reports.
• Organize procurement training for staff members.
• Ensure implementation of audit recommendations relating to Supply Chain-Procurement.
• Ensure proper storage and archiving of procurement documents.
• Conduct market surveys and maintain a supplier list.
• Set up systems with finance staff for control of supplier payments.
• Manage and monitor relevant databases and procurement tracking systems.
• Review procurement dashboard, analyze data, and make recommendations.
• Participate in new project kick-off and grant review meetings.
• Provide support on Logistics (Asset, Fleet and WH) Management.
• Data analyses procurement, fleet, asset and warehouse.
• Organize regular/monthly meetings with field level staff.
• Promote structured work habits, effective planning, organized filing, clear communication, and responsiveness.
• Ensure procurement department staff are aware of whistle-blowing procedures.
• Visit each field office as necessary and planned.
• Provide performance reviews feedback to area offices.
• Lead coordination with local NGO partners on procurement and logistics.
• Oversee routine maintenance and servicing of HMA and safety program equipment.
• Provide Procurement and Logistics induction to new staff.
• Lead on updating all SC trackers for country office and area office and prepare analytical reports.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager or Senior Management.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working with INGO’s in a Senior role in a Procurement and Logistics capacity.
• Clear understanding of the Procurement and Logistics Law of Afghanistan.
• Clear understanding of Procurement Policies and advantage of having understood on Supply Chain Policies.
• Experience with donor specific procedures and regulation related to Supply Chain components.
• Ability to conduct training workshops in all areas of Supply Chain.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach.
• Ability to work in participatory manner with staff to assess needs, implement and monitor activities.

Qualification Requirements

• University degree Bachelor Level BBA or in relevant subject.
• Certificate in Humanitarian SC Management (value add)

Other Details

Languages Required: • English (Written and Spoken) – Excellent • Dari / Pasto (Written and Spoken) – Fluent

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Remuneration: • Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale