Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:

Job Title: Senior Officer – Logistics

Reports to: Senior Manager – Logistics and Transport

Job Location: Nairobi

Contract Details:
Open Ended Contract
Monthly Salary Kes 105,699
Pension
Medical Cover (1 Principal + 2 Dependants)
Life Assurance Cover
Personal Accident Cover

Job Summary:
The incumbent is responsible for the ethical acquisition of supplies and services in a timely manner at the most competitive offer ensuring value for money at all times

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
· Efficient and effective procurement or purchase of goods and services;

ü Review supplies requests to ensure that they have proper specifications
ü Prepare tender documents or quote invites for review by Line Manager and subsequent dissemination
ü Prepare Quote Evaluation Forms and analyze quotes received and make recommendations
ü Raise LPOs for the approved purchases and manage the process until goods are delivered
ü Monitoring to ensure that all orders for the delivery of goods and services meet standards

· Providing regular feedback on the status of all Supplies Requests
· Maintaining all documentation related to the procurement process including collating all documentation required for processing payments
· Managing Concern’s relationship with all vendors/suppliers including ensuring prompt payment for services rendered and goods received
· Maintaining an up to date price list, product catalogue and list of preferred and potential suppliers for various goods and services
· Recommending potential suppliers of common project goods and services
· Ensuring and following up on compliance of providers with all legal requirements
· Ensuring Concern’s compliance with legal, organizational and donor policies, procedures and guidelines
· Vetting, auditing or appraising supplies and advising on areas and measures for improvement

Responding to Emergencies:
· Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
· Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

Programme Participant Protection Policy
· To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

Job Specification:
· Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or other related field
· CIPS or relevant professional certification
· At least three (3) years’ work experience in a similar position with UN, International NGO or Fast Moving Consumable Goods Company.
· Strong professional ethics including accountability, confidentiality, integrity and transparency
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, problem solving, planning and negotiation skills
· A team player who works with minimum supervision and pays attention to details
· Excellent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili
· Proficiency in the use of computers applications

Disclaimer Clause

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised from time to time.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates, who meet the requirements, should send their CV and cover letter to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Senior Officer Logistics’. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 30 April 2017.

Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern has a Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct which has been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, partner organisations, and anyone engaged by Concern or visiting our programmes, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context all Concern staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct of their work in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.

Any candidate offered a job with Concern will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct candidates demonstrate they have understood its content and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of this document.

Any breach of the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct by employees of Concern during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

‘Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Follow Concern online: www.concern.net

CONCERN WORLDWIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ANY KIND OF RECRUITMENT