Norwegian Refugee Council Logistics Job in Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Logistics Assistant - Kenya

Reporting to: Logistics/Procurement Officer - Kenya

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

·       Register all incoming requisitions and status report on procurement for inclusion and circulation in the status report.

·       Liaise with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods, services and equipment.

·       Receive all supplies delivered to the Nairobi office and ensure that they are in good condition together with correct Delivery Notes, Invoices and export documents

·       Assist in preparation of documentation for bids committee meetings

·       Maintain proper files of requisitions, quotations and purchase orders

·       Organize for the dispatch of goods and equipment whenever required and verify the packing list, waybills and export documentation

·       Prepare transport documentation accompanying dispatches such as packing lists, waybills and loading details to accompany shipment

·       Prepare and communicate shipping details to field offices

·       Prepare periodic procurement/shipping updates and circulate to the NRC field operations

·       Manage inventory control/procurement of consumables and office supplies at Nairobi and ensure available stock in Somalia/Kenya Mission office store

·       Update the Mission Assets inventory for Nairobi offices and guest/staff houses and generate periodic reports

·       Assist in following up on exemption of duties and taxes from relevant government authorities

Required skills and qualifications:

·       Diploma in Logistics or Business Administration, or related Discipline.

·       A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position.

·       Previous NGO experience will be an added advantage.

·       Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

·       Fluency in the English, both oral and written

·       Goal oriented and has the ability to work under pressure.

Deadline for Applications: 17th June 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Or

Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P O Box 05, Dadaab

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation

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