Democratic Republic of the Congo: Senior Logistics Officer

Job purpose

With guidance and support from the IFRC Procurement Delegate – the incumbent will monitor and support procurement activities and services to enable the delivery of logistics services in-line with IFRC Logistics strategy and IFRC procedures ensuring right quality and optimised procurement services that meets the requests of services users.

Purchasing and supplies

• · Carry out in country procurement for goods and service in compliance with the IFRC procurement procedures, standards and systems and in conformity with the requirements.
• · Participate in operational planning, provide technical assistance and logistics consideration for the procurement of goods and services.
• · Conduct market analysis on suppliers and service providers in the area of operation

Audit and Compliance

• · Monitor and ensure a proper execution of contracts and delivery of supplies in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• · Maintain an accurate and up-to-date supplier information database for regularly purchased items and keep informed of local market conditions.

Quality Control

• · Manage establishment of Local Framework Agreements in co-ordination with Procurement Delegate.
• · Liaise and coordinate in a timely manner with the relevant delegations, departments, units, and services regarding delivery of supplies, keeping all parties informed of any changes.
• · Establish and maintain a good professional working relationship with suppliers and inspection companies.
• · Liaise with international, governmental and non-governmental organizations and collaborate where appropriate.

Reporting

• · Produce regular, timely procurement plans and reports for the International Federation and donors.
• · Inform and advice logistics service users on any foreseen changes in procurement plans and activities.

PS: This is a National Position

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