Logistics and Procurement Officer

Your mission

General Objective of the Job:
 The logistics and procurement Officer oversees purchasing, logistics and procurement support for WCAF in LEBANON. S/he follows WCAF policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations in executing their day-to-day activities. The logistics and procurement officer supervises the work of the logistic intern/volunteer and cleaners.

Position in the Organization:
 The Procurement & Logistics Officer reports to the Country Director.

Detailed job description/Results Areas:

Job Responsibility 1: Procurement & Logistics Management
1.    Ensure implementation of the WCAF Logistic/Procurement Policy.
2.    Work with the Projects team in preparing and updating the annual procurement and logistics plans in order to enhance the processes.
3.    Manage the day-to-day operations of the procurement and logistics process in accordance with projects' deliverables.
4.    Evaluate existing procurement and logistics operations/systems/workflows/templates and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
5.    Ensure compliance with WCAF policies, local laws, and donor regulations.
6.    Oversee procurement and management of supplies, service and supplier contracts, vehicles, equipment, assets, stock, and ICTs.
7.    Ensure proper asset and equipment management in line with WCAF policy.

Job Responsibility 2: Vendor Management
1.    Regularly maintain a database of local suppliers, including track records of past performance and framework agreements.
2.    Conduct market assessments and support vendor evaluation and selection
3.    Contribute to making the final decision on supply source, price, and delivery schedule.
4.    Establish and manage supplier contracts, including framework agreements
5.    Prepare and manage suppliers' and third parties’ contracts. Maintain positive and professional relationships with vendors.

Job Responsibility 3: Information & Communication
1.    Provide training sessions on WCAF and donors’ procurement processes and related policies to partner staff.
2.    Provide directions to ensure that all information is available for procurement to act on.
3.    Participate in relevant internal and external country, regional and global working and information-sharing groups. 

Your profile

Education level:
Bachelor’s degree in business management or similar

Education field:
Business Management
Required Qualifications and Experience:
•             3-5 years of experience in similar positions, preferably with humanitarian organizations.
•             Good analytical, synthesis and writing skills.
•             Good analytical and planning skills, organization and time management.
•             Professional attitude, good behavior and sense of responsibility.
•             Good proactivity and able to take initiatives in the interest of all.
•             Excellent communication and writing skills.
•             Solid knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
•             Ability to work effectively with limited supervision to achieve set objectives.

What we offer

Location: Lebanon 

Type of Contract: Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply.

About us

The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/ 

Safeguarding and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. You can read our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) policy on our website, and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: JEDI.team@warchild.net