Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world.
The EAGL Regional Office covers the following country operations: Burundi, Djibouti, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
Overall purpose of the role:
The position can be based in Nairobi (Kenya), Nairobi (Kenya) or any other DRC Country office in the EAGL region and opened to national applicants across the EAGL Region.
Responsibilities:
General
Leadership
Learning and development
Collaboration
When on substitution mission (up to 75% of time)
Act as senior supply chain capacity in Country Operation
Reporting
When working in regional office, support Regional Supply Chain Manager in executing his/her responsibilities within designated supply chain areas as follows (up to 25% of time)
Regional Supply Chain Specialist cover
Technical support to Regional and Country Operations
Compliance control and tools
About you
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Experience and Technical comptencies
What we offer
Contract: 1 Year Contract with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.
Salary: in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Non-Management Band/ G1.
Availability: 1st August 2024.
Duty station: Nairobi, or other DRC Country office in the EAGL region
Reporting Line: Regional Supply Chain Manager
Providing equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
DRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff within its programs.
Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under JOB/Vacancies.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 28th June 2024
The screening process for this position is on rolling basis, so early submission of applications is encouraged.