Scope/job Purpose:

The Supply chain Assistant will work in Addis Ababa SC office under the direct supervision of SCO and Support of Snr Supply Chain Officer. He/she is responsible for the integrity of the IRC's procurement system. Must be able to rapidly procure Program supplies, services and equipment, whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit-compliant records.

Detailed responsibilities and tasks:

• The implementation and / or maintenance of standard IRC procurement policies and procedures and donor-specific polices.
• Collecting, organizing and analyzing data market information and data to enable effective procurement planning.
• Preparing and implementing procurement plans following related IRC procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Monitor supply market and conduct market surveys & analysis to ensure value for money in procurement.
• Assist Snr SCO and SCO in the Tendering Processes of documentations and filling processes.
• Provide procurement services in Addis Ababa. Ensuring that all Supplies, services, and equipment’s required are delivered in time.
• Maintain of ethical, professional working relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure SC documents are photocopied, or scanned softcopy uploaded on Box drive and well filled per grant
• Ensuring timely payment of vendors and full, auditable support documentation is actioned.
• Ensure frequent updating of BvA system and Clearing-up any pending issue from the BvA system in proper manner.
• Implement a transparent and responsive procurement process.
• Advise the Snr SCO and SCO of procurement-specific issues or improvements.
• Any other duties or tasked delegated by the supervisors.
• Support Snr SCO and SCO to follow and update tracking sheet of ATC, VIF and business License 

Key Result Areas

• Provision of effective, procurement service
• Compliance to the donor requirements and IRC procedures
• On time, standard PRTS reports to Senior SC

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Regular relationships with program staff, Operations staff and country Supply Chain staff at all levels

External: Vendors and Services providers.

Job Requirements

Diploma or BA Degree in Business Administration, Financial Accounting or Logistics related field of study

Work Experience:

• 3-1 years of work experience in supply chain operations (Procurement)
• Experience working with NGO preferred.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of generic procurement procedures and practices
• Proven success as a procurement leader within supply chain including planning, procurement and logistics
• Good collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who work seamlessly across cultures, organizational units and suppliers.
• Knowledge and experience in procurement plans, strategies, market analysis techniques, procurement and contracting
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent skills in conducting market analysis and sourcing strategies.
• Able to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure
• Good mathematical skills.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply ONLY on IRC Career portal on this link:

External link

Internal link

Your application letter and CV must include the following information:

• Name of the position you have applied for and date of application.
• Summary of your qualifications and experience
• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
• Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Female candidates who fulfil the above criteria are highly encouraged to apply.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.