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The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.
JOB SUMMARY: The primary objective of the position is to build local and regional supply chain management capacity in IRC country programs via both remote and in-country support activities. It requires the occupant to have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the humanitarian supply chain, donor and IRC policies, including but not limited to needs assessment, procurement, warehousing and inventory management, transport, and information management. When not deployed on a roving assignment, the Roving Supply Chain Coordinator will support Regional Supply Chain Director (RSCD) for HEAZ in developing a high standard of Supply Chain excellence to maximize program support, efficiency and results. In addition the Roving Supply Chain Coordinator will provide in ground and remote technical supply chain support to IRC offices worldwide when required. The success of this role require close collaboration with RSCD, country leadership, program teams, country supply chain operations and GSC based in NY.
Major Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Supply Chain Director, the Roving supply chain coordinator will be responsible for the following based on an agreed Terms of Reference for each deployment:
*1. Compliance: *
2. Training & Outreach:
3. Staff Management:
4. Technical Management & Systems:
*Professional Standards * The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
*Key Working Relationships: *
Position Reports to: Regional Supply Chain Director Position directly supervises: N/A unless specified during deployments Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Regular relationships with regional and country Supply Chain staff at all levels, Deputy Director of Operations and Country Directors. Interacts with IRC Program departments and technical units and advisors. Actively participate in global and regional supply chain, conferences, and leading sessions as required. External: May Serve as IRC Supply Chain representative in outside meetings, other non-governmental organizations, inter-agency groups and foundations.
*Job Qualifications: *
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced professional certification in supply chain management and/or emergency response management strongly preferred.
Work Experience: At least 5 years of experience in managing humanitarian supply chain; Strong financial management and budgeting skills; Demonstrated ability to develop and roll-out supply chain policy and SOPs; Clear training and coaching ability; Experience working with a diverse portfolio of Donors and knowledge of specific donor guidelines.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: High degree of flexibility and ability to work under sometimes extreme hardship conditions against tight deadlines; Strong computer and communication equipment skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Must be able and authorized to drive manual transmission 4WD vehicles.
*Language Skills: * Fluency in English required. Good working knowledge of French and/or Arabic would be an added advantage
Working Environment: 75% travel/deployment
Sector: Supply Chain
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
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