DRC Supply Chain Manager Jobs Kenya 2024
DRC Supply Chain Manager Jobs Kenya 2024: Danish Refugee Council has announced latest Job vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Sep 20th, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
Position Quick Info
- Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
- Duty Station: Nairobi
- Country: Kenya
- Contract Type: National
- Deadline: Sep 24, 2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day management of a team of supply chain staff based in the DRC Country office and various field bases.
Ensure all staff have clear work plans, work efficiently, understand their tasks, and report frequently on their progress.
Conduct regular/monthly meetings with all relevant supply chain staff, either in person or online.
Document these meetings, ensure action points are addressed, and promote clear, proactive communication with suppliers and colleagues.
Perform ongoing staff performance appraisals leading to annual reviews, using DRC’s systems to develop team capacity-building and individual development plans.
Build team capacity by developing and implementing guidance, on-the-job training, supervision, mentoring, and coaching.
Promote structured work habits, effective planning, organized filing, clear communication, and responsiveness, ensuring supply chain staff see themselves as internal service providers to the overall operations.
Implement DRC and external audit recommendations related to supply chain components.
Ensure all supply chain department staff in Kenya are aware of the whistle-blowing procedures for corruption and breaches of the Code of Conduct, including the reporting mechanism in coordination with the COC department.
Foster team spirit and ensure smooth collaboration between supply chain and program teams.
Visit each field office regularly to assess and support compliance with the Operations Handbook and updated policies.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or relevant sector and field experience.
Experience:
At least 5 years’ experience in senior Supply Chain function in a Humanitarian context;
At least 3 years’ experience with people management
Knowledge of project cycle management
Knowledge of supply chain management and procurement processes and documentation.
Knowledge and experience of dealing with service providers and contractors’ management.
Experience with construction and site project management.
Experience in managing institutional partnerships with national and international NGOs and donors
Excellent IT skills, strong computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Proficiency in using supply chain management software and tools
Knowledge of budget cycle and monitoring processes
Knowledge of key donor policies and compliance procedures, like the EU, UNHCR, WFP, Danida, GFFO,
Experience working with DRC Dynamics or a similar ERP system
Full professional proficiency in English
Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
Skills on local languages will be an asset.
Languages:
Fluent in English