Oxfam

Position: Logistics & Procurement Officer

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Jijiga, Ethiopia

Posted date: 23 hours ago

Application Deadline: Mar, 20/2022 (12 days left)

The Role

The main purpose of the Logistics Officer is to work as part of the programme team in providing general logistics support including procurement planning, coordinating with project partners, safety and security of office premises, administrative support, inventory, asset, and contract management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, manage and provide technical advice on procurement activities, following rules, procedures, and regulations
• Maintain records of and contacts with suppliers and local repair/maintenance outfits, and conduct regular market surveys, to get the best prices.
• Ensure procurement process supports timely delivery of supplies/materials for operational and programme use
• To organize all logistics processes including purchasing, warehousing, communication, and transport.
• Ensure that program procurement is in line with donor requirements and standards
• Ensure receipt of goods is in good order as described on the purchase order & requisition ensuring relevant technical advice for receiving goods of specific technical nature.
• Ensure the timely maintenance of the store building (s) and all equipment related to safe storekeeping and other staff.
• What we are looking for is a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also have:

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university/college in Operations, Business, Logistics, or other areas that bring an added value to the related job.
• Relevant logistic experience of 3+ years (including, Logistics and Supplies management),
• Qualifications and/or extensive experience in logistics and supply chain-related skills
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills, and good interpersonal and team skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
• Willingness to a travel app. 30% to field bases and Addis.
• Good working knowledge of English,
• Experience in insecure environments, and knowledge of the principles of security management.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam;
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action;
• Commitment to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies. Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into logistics programs as an advantage.
• To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures, and other regulatory codes.
• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into logistics programs as an advantage.

Desirable

• Previous fieldwork experience, ideally with non-governmental organizations.
• Good knowledge of OXFAM logistics system or equivalent

We offer

• This role will allow you to act as a key contributor to our work of supporting those most in need. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally-focused environment and we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package

How to Apply

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Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.