Responsibilities:
Ensures that non-medical goods received from Local and International Suppliers undergo relevant quality inspection and Validates quality inspection reports;
Evaluates data, using statistical methods for analysis, interpreting results, managing documentation;
Ensures transparent Samples Analysis of all Tendered Items;
In close cooperation with Senior Purchasers conducts assessment/evaluation of suppliers/manufacturers & accurate specifications for contracts;
Assists SCA and Purchasers to define the description for Non-standard items;
Prospecting of the market to identify new Inspection Companies and manage their contracts;
Performs assessments/audits of inspection companies/laboratories;
Coaches and organizes work of Quality Controller and Storekeepers performing QC;
Provides support to QC units in the region, including short support missions when necessary.

Minimum Requirements:
Holder of a University Degree in Quality Management or a relevant degree;
3 years of relevant experience in metrology, sampling, quality inspection and/or purchasing/warehousing;
Working experience in inspection company and/or assessments/audits is an asset;
Able to write clear and concise reports, procedures and quality documents in English;
Able to assess legal aspects of supplier/manufacturer capacity;
Extensive Knowledge in the application of ISO requirements;
Excellent command of written and spoken English(knowledge of French is an asset);
Advanced Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Power point, Databases).

The Profile
Excellent communication skills, a good team leader, excellent analytical skills, ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, energetic and able to take initiative, high organisational skills, rigorous, precise and honest, able to travel.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to Human Resources Office on the address or e-mail below, on or before 13th November 2015.

Please include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees(telephone, email and box number).

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross, Logistics Centre,
P.O. Box 34071,
Nairobi, 00100(GPO),
Kenya

e-mail: lon_hr_services@icrc.org