The Ugandan Jobline

• Collaborate and coordinate with Programs
  and Finance to ensure integrated and harmonized operational systems in the
  Lamwo/Kitgum Program.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager to
  ensure that internal controls are met with minimum of bureaucracy.
• Work with Kitgum/Lamwo Field Office
  Supply Chain Staff and Field Coordinator to ensure effectiveness and
  implementation of the IRC’s standard operating policies and procedures.
• Implement job specific trainings to
  ensure that Supply Chain staff’ possess the knowledge and skills
  commensurate with their responsibilities.

• Maintain and update donor guidelines
  related to Supply Chain field (procurement, asset, etc).
• Monitor Kitgum/Lamwo Supply Chain
  sections of budgets and track and track expenditure. Follow up as
  necessary including timely information and budgetary comments regarding
  any realignment.
• Finalize Procurement Plans for all
  grants in Kitgum/Lamwo.
• Ensure all donor reports for assets are
  completed and submitted to the Supply Chain Coordinator.
• Disposal of assets is reviewed annually
  and donor requirements followed as necessary.
• Familiarize with various donor regulations.

• Identify Supply Chain needs and ensure
  the issues are raised in new budget development.
• Ensure all Supply Chain staff are aware
  of and in compliance with IRC procurement, asset and  stock management, transport,
  communications, etc, in order for them to clearly share this information.
• Work with program staff towards
  establishing procurement plans before the start of each grant ensuring
  they fit the activities in the budget, are donor compliant and realistic
  in terms of timing.
• Ensure monthly Supply Chain reports are
  submitted from Kitgum/Lamwo field. Review and follow up as necessary.

• Identify staffing and/or skill gaps and
  see that these gaps/needs are filled and support the recruitment of all
  Supply Chain staff and provide day to day supervision of department.
• Provide feedback through regular
  performance evaluations.
• Ensure that any staff discipline follows
  a progressive methodology which provides for clear and structured
  improvement.
• Develop long term plan for continued
  quality leadership by providing staff development and succession plans.

• Ensure procurement is done according to
  IRC and/or donor regulations.
• Ensure that staff participating in
  tender committees are trained and understand their roles.
• Ensure clear delineation of roles for
  procurement.
• Ensure the update of the pre-selected
  suppliers list.
• Ensure transport services are cost
  efficient and reliable.
• Ensure warehouse and stocks are secure,
  well managed and documented.
• Ensure assets and property are
  effectively managed, asset list is updated regularly and assets are
  disposed according to IRC and/or donor regulations.
• Supply Chain works consistently with
  Field Coordinator to maintain required security levels, awareness and
  responsiveness.
• Ensuring the non-disclosure of any
  information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC
  acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization
  without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.

• The applicant for the International
  Rescue Committee Supply Chain Manager job placement must hold a University
  degree in Supply chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Management or
  related field
• Three years of progressive management
  and leadership experience
• Previous experience working with donors
  including USAID, BPRM, UNHCR, DFID, ECHO, and EU, and knowledge of
  specific donor guidelines.
• Field experience of managing a large
  Field site Supply Chain operation.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of
  practical Supply Chain Procedures and maintaining supply pipelines in
  areas with weak infrastructure.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal
  and communication skills.
• Strong computer competency with word
  processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other IT skills.
• Possess leadership qualities and willing
  to exercise initiative.
• Willingness to participate and
  contribute as a team member, under challenging working and living
  conditions
• Solid knowledge and understanding of
  practical Supply Chain Procedures and maintaining supply pipelines in
  areas with weak infrastructure.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal
  and communication skills.
• Strong computer competency with word
  processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other IT skills.
• Possess leadership qualities and willing
  to exercise initiative.
• Willingness to participate and
  contribute as a team member, under challenging working and living
  condition

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