Logistics & Procurement Assistant - Baalbek

We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated Logistics and Procurement  Assistant for the DRC Field Office in North Bekaa. Who are we?DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has six project offices throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia/Libya, Turkey, and both a country and regional office in Jordan.DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria into northern Lebanon, since May 2011. This assistance has come through the provision of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (registration, follow-up and awareness sessions) rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects. Duties•Assess Logistics & Procurement needs (stationery, maintenance, supplies,…) for DRC Office & Guest House •Negotiate prices & contracts with suppliers•Make sure that all procedures are followed according to DRC standards•Periodic checks for the loading/unloading of goods •Assist during distributions when needed•Update regularly the assets list•Purchase and supply, in a timely and cost-effective manner  •Update regularly the suppliers database  About youTo be successful in this role you must have social work experiences and be able to work under pressure. In addition, flexibility in terms of working hours and working locations is essential. As for the language, both English and Arabic are mandatory in speaking and typing.  We offerAn interesting job in one of the best NGO’s in the world. DRC will offer the successful applicant a 6 motnhs contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from 25th March 2014 and be willing and able to work in North Bekaa (Baalbeck).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.dk and 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 12th March 2014. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week.   About DRCThe Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief. The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.