Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Jun 2016
Procurement and Logistics (HoProLog) for its South Sudan Programme. This position is covering South Sudan and bordering areas the duty station is Juba. The position is a one year position with the possibility of extension.
DCA is working with local partners in South Sudan to assist the poorest of the poor with a focus on protection, combating hunger, working for peace and conflict mitigation and the safe removal of explosive remnants of war (EWR). In our humanitarian work we focus on Disaster Risk Reduction and Self-protection mechanisms. Our development and humanitarian projects are part of long term programmes, where gender is a cross cutting priority and community driven activities and capacity building of partners are key components.
The main responsibilities of the HoProLog are:
- Leads, oversees, and monitors all procurement-related activities in support of DCA’s programmes in South Sudan, including procurements done through the DCA Nairobi office.
- Analyzes and evaluates procurement requests and ensures appropriateness of technical specifications.
- Oversees the preparation of development of contracts for procurement including consultants, renting of properties, service providers etc.
- Oversees all phases of negotiations with concerned parties, including the negotiation of disputes arising from contracts.
- Ensures that all procurements are in line with DCA’s procurement manual.
- When needed, ensures the formation of a Procurement Committee for review and subsequent approval by the authorized official.
Contributes to development of institutional procurement policies and procedures.
Supports the development of procurement plans for all DCA projects and the DCA office.
Quality assures partner project procurement plans, and supports capacity development of partners, incl. assessment of procurement capacity of partners.
Ensures quality fleet and compound management.
Acts as focal point and ensures well-functioning IT and office equipment.
Together with Head of Finance ensures that staff and visitors are assisted with travel planning and in obtaining necessary immigration documents and permits.
Together with Head of Finance ensures that all legal requirements for the registration and operation of DCA are fulfilled.
Manages all ProLog staff including staff development.
The HoProLog is part of the senior management team together with the Head of Finance, Programme Coordinators and Programme Managers and the Country Director to whom the HoProLog refers.
We are looking for a colleague with the following qualifications:
At least five years experiences in procurement and logistics, preferable working with International Non-Governmental Organizations.
Relevant academic degree or equivalent experience.
Good understanding of and familiarity with the principles of the international procurement standards including requirements from EU, DFID and USAID.
Experience in staff management.
Experience of working in developing countries, specifically in Africa, and proven ability to understand and adapt to local customs and cultural settings.
Knowledge of basic security measures.
Flexible, patient and persistent with good facilitation and coaching skills.
Experience with working with local partners will be considered an added advantage.
Will be able to work long hours and in weekends when required.
A team player with an open, humorous disposition.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Good computer skills and experience from working with relevant software systems.
Have a valid drivers’ license (local or International).
The HoProLog will refer to the DCA Country Director in Juba.
Please submit your application via our e-recruiting system no later than 15th of June, 2016. The interviews with the shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for third week of June 2016. Interviews may take place by Skype if relevant. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
DCA South Sudan has a turnover of about 10 Mill USD, incl. a humanitarian Mine Action programme. The mine action team is self implementing, while the rest of the DCA activities are implemented through partners. 40 of the about 60 staff members work with mine action.
DCA was established in 1922 and is today one of the major Danish humanitarian non-governmental organizations working to assist the poorest of the poor. DCA has Regional Offices in 11 countries, Humanitarian Programmes in five countries and projects worldwide and about 150 staff in HQ in Copenhagen. DCA is member of the ACT Alliance. For more on DCA, please be referred to www.danchurchaid.org
How to apply:
You can apply by following this link: https://www.danchurchaid.org/get-involved/jobs/international-vacancies