Supply Chain Assistant (Procurement)-Internal Only

WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

The prime objectives of Supply Chain Assistant (Procurement) are to answer Area Manager questions quickly and effectively, resolve issues with empathy and care, document pain points to share with internal teams and also the main objective of Supply Chain Assistant (Procurement) is to ensure effective service delivery in suboffice and will work closely with the Supply Chain Officer (Procurement).

Responsibilities:

• Respect and control DRC procedures
• Support the Procurement department with completing multiple procurements to deadlines and ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed and up to date
• Coordinate closely with Finance department to ensure all documentation is correct for payments of suppliers
• Focus on transparency and accountability of the organization.
• Other duties as requested by line manager.

Purchasing

• Ensure that Order Requests are correctly filled, and it is authorized correctly by authorized person.
• Collect quotations and produce Purchase Requests following DRC procurement processes
• Update relevant databases under the supervision of the line manager
• Maintain honesty and integrity when purchasing and collecting quotations from suppliers
• Find out potential suppliers to deal with them.
• Ensure to keep updating procurement follow up form.

Filing

• Ensure a proper filing system of procurement documents in closed coordination with the procurement Officer (procurement).
• Support with providing accurate and updated procurement documentation in case of audit
• Ensure information flow with relevant departments.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with NGOs and at least 2 year experience in INGOs within the humanitarian organization in the field of Supply chain- procurement.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Good level of proficiency in Word, PPT and Windows Excel.
• Excellent inter-personal, communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work with people from various groups and backgrounds.

Education/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree University Degree in Bachelor of business administration, and social sciences, and or other relevant degree to the position.

Languages:

• English (Written and Spoken) – Fair
• Dari / Pasto (Written and Spoken) – Fluent

We Offer:

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

Application process:

Application process: Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language.

Note. This vacancy is open only to DRC Afghanistan internal staff