Logistics and Procurement officer

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JOB INFORMATION:

Job title Logistics and Procurement Officer
Duty station Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Starting date 01 January 2023
Contract duration Up to 31st of December 2023(renewable)
Contract type Full time
Reports to Admin and Finance Manager
Coordinates with Coordinators, Program Managers and Officers
Direct line supervisor of D rivers, Storekeeper, daily workers
Remuneration Packages Remuneration Packages BDT 97,060-100,720 gross with other benefits as per HEKS/EPER HR policy

HEKS/EPER, Swiss Church Aid is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and supports projects to combat hunger, poverty and injustice in 31 countries on four continents. HEKS/EPER also provides emergency relief for victims of natural disasters and armed conflict worldwide and supports the welfare and social work of the Reformed Churches in Eastern Europe and in the Middle East. In Switzerland, HEKS/EPER champions the rights and the integration of refugees and socially disadvantaged people. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance.

GENERAL CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND:

HEKS/EPER has been active in Bangladesh since 1975 and is registered by the NGO Affairs Bureau. Its development cooperation department mostly focusses on projects for ethnic minorities (Dalits and Adivasi) in Northern Bangladesh. Humanitarian aid interventions in the Rohingya response are managed directly by the Humanitarian Aid Department from an own office in Cox’s Bazar and field offices in camps.

Since 2017 HEKS implements Rohingya projects with an overall volume of some 6 Million USD. Since 2019 the Humanitarian Aid office based in Cox’s Bazar directly implementing the Shelter and WASH projects.    Currently, the international Organization for Migration (IOM) provides in-kind support for implementing shelter project in FDMN camps.  

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Logistics and Procurement Officer ensures that the support services of procurement, warehousing, fleet and office facilities respond to the quality and quantity requests in an organized and efficient manner.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Main responsibilities

Tasks

Logistics and procurement Support

  • Provides assistance to the mission including but not limited to organising logistics/hotel/vehicle/air/ transport as per demand from the team members.
  • Supervise drivers, ensure cleanliness of vehicles and regular maintenance of the vehicles as per contracts with car rental companies. This includes ensuring First Aid kits in the vehicles.
  • Prepare and complete work orders, goods receiving notes, delivery chalans/waybills, and other documentations, ensure proper filing as per organizational procedure as well as per the country regulation.
  • Supervise daily workers to load, offload, pak7repack, and labelling and packaging as required for keeping goods safe.
  • Perform inventory controls as per agreed schedule, and maintain hight quality and standards for audits and necessary checks.
  • Collect invoices from vendors and send required documentations to appropriate department for timely payments.
  • Ensure that the service providers follow quality services as per agreed standards according to contracts, and comply with procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Obtain quotations and tenders from vendors based on purchase requests as well as according to organizational policy/procedures. This includes but not limited to coordinate with requestors, fill out vendor selection forms and lead the process with procurement committee to choose the best procurement options considering value for money.
  • Prepare Purchase orders and follow up with vendors. Prepare payment requests for supervisor approval.
  • Prepare and regularly maintain assets list and take appropriate measures to ensure maintenance of assets and properties in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that the procurement and supply chain in functional as per organizational policies and procedures.
  • Prepare and update contracts and agreements of engagements with third parties.
  • Ensure visas, work permits and other necessary approvals for Expats are being obtained from relevant authorities on time.
  • Prepare, update and maintain appropriate filing system for logistics and procurements documents as per organizational and country policy/law.
  • Develop and update price index and vendor database. This includes sharing of the information with PMs as required.
  • Ensure standard fleet management and monitor the administrative documents for all vehicles.
  • Develop and strengthen network with procurement and logistic units of other organizations to ensure lessons learned and promote best practices.
  • Undertake other responsibilities as per organizational needs and requests from line manager.

 

General

  • Deliver high quality results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the organization.
  • Comply with HEKS/EPER policies and practice with respect to code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities,  and other relevant policies and procedures.
  • Proactively support HEKS commitments to gender equality, safeguarding, child protection and disability sensitivity: i) Implement all work-related activities with a gender, disability and child protection lens, considering the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries ii)Ensure the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities iii) Encourage the participation of all genders in meeting and on committees iv)Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.

REQUIRED PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education and professional experience
  • University degree with 4 years’ experience with international organization in the humanitarian field especially in refugee context.
  • Working experience in a similar role is must

Professional requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge on logistics and procurement systems
  • Excellent computer skills

Language

  • Excellent communication skills (written, and verbal) in English and Bangla

Personal requirements

  • Willingness to accept frequent travels
  • Flexibility and Stress-management
  • Respect for HEKS/EPER mission and values
  • Capable to work independently
  • Ability to work strategically with multiple stakeholders and diverse team

HEKS REGULATIONS AND POLICIES:

The post holder abides by all internal rules, regulations and policies and accepts new responsibilities as and when those are assigned by the line manager. The post holder is polite, respectful, honest, punctual (and respects deadlines), creative, pacifist, proactive, committed and – during office hours – non-political. S/he is in constant exchange with colleagues and supervisors, communicates problems and enriches discussions. S/he treats people of different religion, age, sex, and economic status appropriate and equally and actively ensures their wellbeing and raises his voice when required.

Interested candidates are requested to apply through online by November 10, 2022. Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis, Thank you for your comprehension.