Logistics And Procurement Assistant- Akkar

We are looking for a highly qualified individual with a mind set to achieve success in a humanitarian organisation working in a challenging but interesting environment. Who are weThe Danish Refugee Council has worked in Lebanon since September 2004, and the programs have followed the country’s needs and progress. The main focus of today’s efforts in Lebanon is to help the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who have fled across the border to find protection from the conflict in their homeland. DRC is simultaneously maintaining the efforts toward the vulnerable groups of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. More than 200.000 Syrian refugees have received assistance from the Danish Refugee Council since the beginning of the crisis.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobWorking under the Logistics and Procurement Officer you will be responsible for the procurement of program supplies, and you will support improvements in all logistical and procurement functions including supply chain management, fleet management, and assets. Duties•    Assist in the procurement of materials and equipment ordered by the projects in a cost-effective and transparent manner in line with DRC and donor specific policies;•    Ensure that all orders are tracked from point of planning and request through to final receipt.  •    Participate in evaluation of bids and proposals and make sure the bids evaluation report, technical evaluation, minutes of negotiations and negotiated contract in selection of consultants contain all the facts and information.  About youTo be successful in this role you must have:•    Experience in administrative tasks, including filing systems. •    Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (ability to type in Arabic preferred)•    Fluency in written and spoken English Ideally you will also have:•    Qualification in supply chain management including procurement, transport, warehouse and stock management;•    1 year experience in a similar role We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a 6 month contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from July 1st 2014 and be willing and able to work in Akkar Province, including Wadi Khaled.Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. Basic Salary: 1180 USD CommitmentsDRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).Application processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dkand find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. Applications close June 16th 2014. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week.