Deadline: 10 June 2016
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Head of Logistics and Procurement in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Head of Logistics and Procurement will work in close corporation and coordination with the senior managers in the SMT, with relevant Global Specialist Leads in HQ and with the MENA Unit.
DRC is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world, by fulfilling its mandate of providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Head of Logistics and Procurement will perform the following functions-
- Lead the Logistics, Procurement, and IT departments in line with the DRC Operations Handbook.
- Supervise and ensure compliance with donor regulations and project implementation timelines.
- Advise procurement staff on implementation of complex shelter rehabilitation/construction contracts across DRC Lebanon offices and provide on-the-job training/capacity building as necessary.
- Collaborate with DRC Heads of Programme and Area Managers to ensure completion of procurement planning at the grant design stage and provide guidance/training on procurement planning.
- Support knowledge transfer by providing logistics and procurement technical support as required, including consultation, advice, mentoring, coaching and training of Logistics and Procurement team both in Beirut and in the field offices.
- Encourage clear lines of logistics and procurement responsibility, effective and timely decision-making and pervasive accountability throughout the organization.
- Promote mechanisms for maximizing early engagement between the DRC Logistics and Procurement departments and the programme planning functions (i.e. procurement planning, etc.).
- Implement anti-corruption measures across logistics, procurement, and IT departments and across field sites.
- Manage IT functions across offices and support with the development of an effective IT infrastructure.
- Any other duty as requested by the Country Director.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in the logistics industry, with at least 3 years as a senior manager.
- Extensive technical expertise and experience in logistics operations, management, and humanitarian projects.
- Demonstrated experience in logistical supply chain management (preferably in an international environment), warehouse operations and management, transportation and fleet management, and procurement.
- Experience with large scale procurements and contract processes, such as ITB International.
- Demonstrated experience of recruitment, selection and training delivery.
- Experience with IT systems in a developing country context with multiple offices in various locations.
- Experience with construction and rehabilitation service contract management is essential.
- Fluency in written and verbal English is essential.
- Arabic and French language skills are highly desirable.
- Willingness and ability to deploy to travel in remote and unstable areas within Lebanon.
- Willingness and ability to work beyond statutory hours at short notice, and be contactable outside of office hours.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit DRC.
