Logistics & Procurement Assistant

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006. DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves. 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. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Logistics & Procurement Assistant, to support its activities. Main Responsibilities: Fleet Management: Monitor Car Movements’ schedule on a daily basis Make sure that the log book is filled properly Ensure the Maintenance of all DRC cars Prepare Order Requests for car fuel & rental fees Ensure that all car users follow DRC policies Logistics & Procurement: Assess Logistics & Procurement needs (staionery, maintenance, supplies,…) for DRC Office & Guest House in Beirut 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 Administration: Archive, and keep soft & hard copies of all procurment documents Submit progress and status reports to the Logistic manager Qualification: University degree Minimum 3 years of relevant experience NGO experience is a plus Required Skills: Excellent negotiation / communication skills Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC Computer skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Word… Organized Self-motivated with a team spirit Fluent in Arabic and English Duration:  3.5 months; renewable (depending on performance and availability of funds) Starting date:September 2012 Conditions:DRC offers a competitive local salary and benefits package. Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s motivation for applying. Please forward the application, in English, marked "Procurement & Logistics Assistant" to the following e-mail address: vacancy@drclebanon.dk. The deadline for submission is Friday September 14 2012 Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted