Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Supply Chain Manager

 About the Job
• Responsible for the effective implementation of logistics/procurement systems and functions within geographical area of responsibility with a particular focus on compliance to the Operations Handbook
• Support logistics/procurement staff and functions in all DRC offices

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

People Management
• Lead and manage the Logistics and procurement team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)

Procurement Co-ordination
• Visit each procurement office to assess full compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices
• Review ITB (Restricted, National and International) documentation before advertising or inviting suppliers
• Provide remote support in ITB management (TOC report, technical analysis and contract award)
• Compile monthly reports received from field offices to provide country procurement reports to relevant managers
• Organize procurement trainings for non-logistics staff and small-scale refresher training for procurement staff.
• Plan and organize regular logistics training with relevant participants (logistics, program, Human Resources and finance) to ensure agreed and uniform systems to be implemented
• Ensure implementation of CAST/audit recommendations relating to logistics/procurement.

Fleet management
• Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices.
• Provide monthly comprehensive country reports on fleet management (costs) to SMT.
• Advise on any increase/improvement of fleet capacity in country.

Asset Management
• Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices.
• Provide monthly comprehensive country reports on Inventory/Assets to SMT.
• Implement any available tools to improve the inventory management.
• Provide guidance in disposal methods for unused or expired Asset with prior Donor/DRC Country director approval.

Warehouse Management
• Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices.
• Provide monthly comprehensive country report on warehouse inventory to SMT (list and stock value in hand).
• Provide guidance in disposal methods for unused or expired commodities with prior donor/DRC Country Director approval

DRC Dynamics ERP System
• Ensure proper application of ERP supply chain processes in the region
• Apply reports and data analytics from ERP supply chain system to improve supply chain performance

As Manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:
• Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility
• Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
• Accountable for people management of direct reports, generally at least 3 employees. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
• Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC

About you
To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Master's degree in e.g. Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management
• Certification in Humanitarian Logistics Supply Chain (desired if no academic degree)
• Driving license

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian logistics management within the field of supply chain management, fleet management, asset management, and distribution support
• At least 3 years' experience with people management
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with service providers and contractors’ management
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word & Excel, as well as experience working with an ERP system
• Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation.
• Experience with construction and site project management
• Experience with auto mechanics or electrical installations
• Experience working in an (I)NGO
• Full professional proficiency in English

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer
Contract length: 4 Months (renewable dependent on both funding and performance)
Employment Band: F - Manager
Designation of Duty Station: Hatay- Country Office
Start date: 01.09.2020
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals or Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates.

Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 02.08.2020
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.