Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 30 Sep 2016
DanChurchAid looking for an experienced and energetic Head of Procurement and Logistics (HoProLog) for its South Sudan Programme. This position covers South Sudan and bordering areas with duty station in Juba. This is a one year position (non-family) 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 to:
- Lead, oversee, and monitor all procurement-related activities in support of DCA’s programmes in South Sudan, including procurements done through the DCA Nairobi office.
- Analyze and evaluate procurement requests and ensures appropriateness of technical specifications.
- Oversee the preparation of development of contracts for procurement including consultants, renting of properties, service providers etc.
- Oversee all phases of negotiations with concerned parties, including the negotiation of disputes arising from contracts.
- Ensure that all procurements are in line with DCA’s procurement manual.
- When needed, ensure the formation of a Procurement Committee for review and subsequent approval by the authorized official..
- Support the development of procurement plans for all DCA projects and the DCA office.
Quality assure partner project procurement plans, and support capacity development of partners, incl. assessment of procurement capacity of partners.
Ensure fleet and compound management.
Act as focal point and ensures well-functioning IT and office equipment.
Together with Head of Finance ensure that staff and visitors are assisted with travel planning and in obtaining necessary immigration documents and permits.
Together with Head of Finance ensure that all legal requirements for the registration and operation of DCA are fulfilled.
Manage 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 managerial experiences in procurement and logistics 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.
- 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 with relevant software systems.
- Valid drivers’ license
DCA offers:
- One year contract starting as soon as possible, with possibility of extension
- Contractual terms and conditions as DCA handbook for expatriate personnel
- Competitive salary, monhtly approx 6000 USD
- Six weeks of annual leave, R&R provision
The closing date of application is September 30, 2016. However the recruitment is done on rolling basis, applications will be screened and interviews arranged as they are received. 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:
To apply online, please go to "Get involved" at www.danchurchaid.org