Supply Chain Team Leader (Re-advertisement)

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. 

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. 

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.

Overall purpose of the role:

The purpose of the Supply Chain Team Leader is to supervise members in team, deliver technical support and guidance to team and responsible for all procurement of goods and services, warehousing, transportation of good and people, vehicle fleet management, and general logistics support to programs.

Responsibilities

Management

• Lead and manage the team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)
• Ensure effective planning and quality implementation of the sector/support activities
• Ensure daily monitoring of the area
• Assess the daily quality
• Provide technical support and inputs
• Reporting

Support and administration

• Ensuring all the procurement processes are in line with DRC Operations Handbook
• Effective and efficient support to programs’ needs.
• Develop and maintain a relevant database.
• Maintaining the assets list.
• Weekly and monthly status reports
• Warehouse management, including reporting and alert mechanism to program staff.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and capacity building of the logistics team
• Coordination of program staff to ensure logistics involvement in the whole program cycle
• Procurement of all goods and services
• Establish and follow up annual procurement plans
• Track all orders, purchases, and deliveries
• Ensure that all logistics specific donor rules and policies are understood and respected
• Oversight of all purchase and service contracts to ensure DRC’s interests are protected
• Vehicle fleet management
• Optimize all logistics operations to increase cost-effectiveness including setting up longer-term supply contracts
• Fixed asset management
• Ensure DRC supplier due diligence is effective in the relevant context
• Ensure proper operation of DRC Dynamics ERP supply chain system by staff under supervision
• Apply report and data analytics to improve supply chain operation in the area of concern

As Team Leader the post-holder is responsible for the following:

• Accountable for people management of employees, usually working in the same area of work
•  Accountable for ensuring that agreed work plans and tasks set by the next-level up Manager are implemented on time

Key stakeholders:

• Area Manager & Support Services manager
• Finance & Program Teams
• Suppliers

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of management experience at a mid to senior level, preferably with experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee protection working for an international NGO, UN agency, relevant ministry, or local authority.
• Proven management skills and a competence in people management
• Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in managing supply chain in an ERP system
• Good understanding of the procurement rules

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in logistics and with relevant professional certification

Languages:

• Arabic required
•  English required

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the Apply button.

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 26 – March – 2022

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. Therefore, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo