DRC PRESENTATION.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in more than 40 countries to provide adequate assistance with a rights-based approach to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees and migrants.
Our vision is to help refugees, internally displaced persons and their host communities to a decent life. We protect lives and human rights and empower beneficiaries throughout the conflict displacement by providing shelter, food and hope in terms of work, education and integration towards a sustainable future.
DRC established an operational presence in Colombia in 2011 with a focus on Humanitarian Action against Mines (HMA) and providing support to the population affected by the conflict in southern country. With the start of large mixed migration flows to Colombia due to the Venezuelan crisis, DRC launched an integrated humanitarian response in 2018 to meet the urgent needs of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, Colombian returnees and host communities in some of the most vulnerable areas of Colombia, such as the Caribbean coastal areas (Riohacha and Barranquilla). urban centers (Bogotá and Cundinamarca), and Caquetá. In 2021, DRC opened field offices on the South Pacific coast in the department of Nariño and Northern Colombia in Norte de Santander.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARGE:
Support activities related to purchasing and logistics, guaranteeing compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines at the Norte de Santander office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Shopping:
• Ensure that all purchase requisitions are tracked from the planning and application point to the final receipt.
• Guarantee the correct documentary management of the processes involved with the logistics area.
• Prepare relevant documents for the acquisition of goods and services.
• Participate in the evaluation of offers and proposals and ensure that the bid evaluation report, the technical evaluation, the minutes of the negotiations and the contracts negotiated in the selection of suppliers contain all the facts and information necessary to justify the recommendations and selection made in the report.
• Participate in the joint verification of the goods and equipment purchased and verify the conformity of the articles with the technical specifications and the quantities.
• Check that all old and new assets are correctly registered in the system and labeled.
• Perform the verification of physical assets.
• Continuously track inventory and update the respective report.
• Supervise deliveries and dispatches from DRC warehouses and carry out the necessary documentation.
• Support minor purchases that the operation requires.
• Track returns or claims with suppliers.
• Make payments to suppliers in a timely manner and revise that the invoices received are in accordance with what is negotiated and delivered.
• Maintain good communications with warehouse staff at other DRC locations and partner organizations.
Logistics:
• Make the requests and processes that are required according to the annual purchasing plan made by the organization.
Fleet management:
• Assist with fleet management tasks as needed.
• Compile regular fuel consumption reports and monthly vehicle utilization analysis, as well as technical review monitoring.
Security:
Support to the Context Officer, movement report, monitoring and accompaniment of teams in the field
EXPERIENCE :
- Minimum 1 year of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, transportation and distribution, storage and management of stocks for humanitarian emergencies
- Service vocation
- Focus on detail
- Stress management
- Self-organization capacity
- Knowledge and interest in the humanitarian sector
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel
- Advanced Management of Office and Adobe PDF
- Analytical capabilities
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL: Professional with 2 years of experience (Administration, Logistics and related is desirable but not limiting)
DRC COMPETENCES:
All DRC functions require the subsequent holder to master the basic DRC competencies:
- Achieve excellence: focus on achieving results and ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaboration: involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Take the initiative: take possession and initiative while seeking innovation.
- Communicate: listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrate integrity: act on DRC vision and values
WE OFFER:
The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.
• Access to more than 1,000 free online trainings and certificates.
• Prepaid medicine, 100% coverage of the employee policy and special price for
beneficiaries.
• 6-month fixed-term national contract with all legal benefits
• Salary starting at $ 2,367,000 according to the candidate’s experience and skills.
• Start date: February 26, 2024
• Salary and conditions according to the terms of employment in Colombia.
Application process: All applicants must upload a cover letter (max. 1 page) and an updated CV (max. 2 pages, without supports) in Spanish, on the DRC employment platform. Requests sent by email will not be considered.
Application closing date: Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 11:59 am Local Time. If you apply to this position, we understand that you have the availability to move to the Tibú area or live in the area. Please note that applications will be continually reviewed and interviews will be planned as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified. It is recommended to apply to this vacancy as soon as possible, if this is of interest to you.
