The Roving Logistics & Procurement Officer is responsible to work closely with Country Logistics & Procurement department, as well as field-based staff and finance for the procurement of all materials and services required for SP Ethiopia (SPE) programs and reports to the Senior Program Manager. Provide hands on support for the proper implementation of the Logistics policies and procedures per SP manual across the area offices to ensure effective performance of the Logistics department, capacity building and gap filling to the area offices whenever requested and authorized by the line manager. This is a roving position that will primarily be based in the field requiring frequent travel typically for a month at a time.

Job Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that SP minimum standards of logistics procedures are introduced and adhered
• Develop the procedures and policies for the management of the supply chain, vehicle fleets, communication systems and emergency preparedness.
• Deliver the program supply chain by setting up of effective order management systems
• Oversee SP warehouse and commodity management in the field offices.
• Ensure local and national level procurement practices are compliant with SP and donor regulations.
• Manage the operations budget; ensure all field offices are well maintained, equipped and maintained with adequate supplies and support. Manage up gradation and improvement of all bases in each location that covers under this position.
• Ensure national transportation of freight by land is in line with program budgets
• Ensure management of vehicle fleets and ensure appropriate allocation and safe use of vehicles, motor bikes and boats throughout the program and ensure servicing and maintenance schedules are adhered to.
• Ensure stock management and administration systems are implemented.
• Monitor projects stock levels and advise on appropriate stocking and replenishment to meet project demands.
• Manage the program communication systems ensuring that all program locations have appropriate and reliable means of communication.
• Maintain a asset register; ensuring that all program assets are logged
• Ensure smooth execution of distribution process.
• Report progress on weekly basis to Head of office and Operations Manager.
• Ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports are prepared and shared with Operations Manager on.  

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in relevant field with extensive experience in Logistics and procurement.
• A Minimum 5 years of logistics, procurement, supply chain experience gained in developing countries, South Sudan experience an added advantage.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, diplomacy and proven ability to negotiate with a wide range of people (internally and externally)
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to adapt to the complex and stressful working conditions of the area of operations
• Strong supervision and people management skills
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• High-level knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
• Excellent written and spoken English required; Arabic an asset

SP Values:

• We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.
• We value our people, offer holistic staff care and rewarding career, along with Inclusive workplace where Transparency and Accountability, Agility and Innovation, Collaboration and Sustainability are highly valued.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

REASONING ABILITY  

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A high level of personal physical fitness is an asset to this position and its related responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle and feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may be frequently required to walk long distances at high altitudes to reach project sites. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants can send ONLY updated CV (maximum of 2 pages and application letter (one Page only) no later than August 16,2021 to hrspe@samaritan.org . Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, ''Roving Logistic and Procurement Coordinator ''