Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:
Position Title: Senior Logistics and Security Officer – NorCross
Reporting to: Regional Finance Manager
Job Location: Nairobi
Overall Purpose
The Senior Logistics and Security Officer for NorCross Africa region will secure that Norwegian Red Cross regional office and country teams in Africa are able to support and undertake necessary operational logistics, procurement, supply chain and administration services. In addition, the role will provide safety and security services and management for the regional office.. .

Responsibilities
Strategic
• Secures timely and quality logistics services and procurement process in support of Norwegian Red Cross humanitarian project deliveries and in accordance with professional standards
• Coordinates the regional support and cooperation with IFRC and ICRC in the region and support Norwegian Red Cross logistics development programmes in the regions
• Secures timely and quality security and safety assessment and overall security management for regional office in Kenya.
Operational Procurement and Logistics
• Coordinates logistics and procurement processes in the region in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross standard procurement practices.
• Maintains an accurate and up-to-date supplier information database for regularly purchased items and keeps informed of local market conditions. Ensures, through regular market investigation, that all purchased goods meet International standards, are fit for their intended purpose and have, where required, appropriate inspection certificates.
• Prepares request for payments ensuring the full supporting documents are in place and ensures that payment requests are signed in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross accountability matrix..

  Desired Competencies
• Successful record of accomplishment of logistics operation management, in high-risk or humanitarian contexts.
• Experience in logistics — including warehousing, transportation, customs clearance and procurement — for international humanitarian operations is an asset.
• Demonstrably experience from overcoming customs/legal or other obstacles to carry through with tasks assigned
• Experience in security management in humanitarian organizational contexts
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans, and to present concise oral and written procurement reports, and other supporting documentation.
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Fluency in English a requirement. Work proficiency in a regional language an asset.
• Fluency in relevant IT tools, including with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work towards achieving objectives and results, Influence and Communicate
• Collaborates well with others and supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Creates a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere and is firm and reliable

  Qualifications
• University Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics or similar related degree.
• Professional qualifications in CIPS, KIPS or similar qualifications would be an added advantage
• Five years’ experience working in a similar role

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers  so as to reach us not later than 14th February 2020;
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification: Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview..

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