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• Support the program with a logistics and
  procurement plan given the context of both countries and cross-border
  needs.
• Read the program proposal and help with
  pricing and tender preparation.
• Actively contribute to the country strategic
  planning process and provide regular updates.
• Consistently demonstrate flexibility,
  resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure,
  even under difficult circumstances.
• Maintain high ethical standards and treat
  people with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own
  strengths and development needs.
• Regularly interface with stakeholders
  responsible for coordinating all supply shipments via the appropriate
  approval processes.
• Communicate with local partners in a manner
  consistent to the program team in terms of paperwork and documentation of
  goods.
• Build, maintain and strengthen productive
  relationships with all stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, etc.

• Develop the capacity of the team and assist
  with continued development of a career path for operations staff.
• Facilitate operations aspects of program
  planning, and upcoming operations resources needs, especially
  procurements.
• Work in liaison with all Mercy Corps staff to
  ensure smooth introduction and adoption of operational systems.
• Work with finance compliance to mitigate
  fraud, conflict of interest and legal ramifications of Mercy Corps
  activities.
• Support teams in understanding their roles
  and responsibilities in terms of interaction with operations.

• Reads and has a clear understanding of the
  Mercy Corps Asset Management Manual and all procedures;
• Ensures that procedures outlined in the Mercy
  Corps Asset Management Manual will be implemented in Field Office.
• Ensure all new Mercy Corps assets in the
  field office are in the asset register and ensure the appropriate coding
  and tags are placed on each item.
• Ensures the electronic database is updated
  monthly and provide an electronic copy to supervisor; A hard copy is
  printed, signed and filed in the assets folder;
• Guides colleagues on guidelines of Mercy
  Corps asset and equipment use guidelines.

• Has a full understanding of MC procurement
  policies and formats. Provide training to staff on these policies;
• Enforce proper use of procurement ceilings
  and approval procedures.
• Ensure that Mercy Corps’ procurement
  activities are legal and moral.
• Support Program and Operational personnel in
  regular procurement planning meetings.
• Manage the gathering of quotations and bids
  from the market for PRs as per Mercy Corps standards and formats;
• Regularly interact with contractors, in
  coordination with the Program.

• Serve as security focal point for the field
  office, update and implement security policies appropriate for the local
  context
• Ensure all national and international staff
  are well-informed of security policies and procedures, including emergency
  strategies and evacuation plans
• Mentor and train the hired security staff on
  Mercy Corps Security Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare and submit regular security reports
  to Supervisor on occurring incidents and any security issues/concerns

• The applicant must hold a BA/S in Logistics,
  Administration, Procurement Management, or any relevant business field.
• A minimum of five to seven years’ experience
  in Logistics and Administration management required.
• Previous experience working in conflict
  environments.
• A minimum of four years’ experience working
  in international relief and development in logistics and administration,
  staff supervision and development, training, team building, finance &
  administration, donor relations, and inter/intra – agency communications.
  This includes experience living and working overseas and working in remote
  conditions.
• Previous experience managing the development,
  implementation, administration, and compliance of US Government, ECHO/EC,
  UN, private foundation, and corporate grants, and related projects.
• Significant experience in managing the
  logistics components of a food distribution program
• Excellent computer and communication skills

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