The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with an exclusive humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC Regional Logistic Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced & motivated individual to fill the above-mentioned position.
The Responsibilities:
It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC Regional Logistic Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced & motivated individual to fill the above-mentioned position.
The Responsibilities:
- Assist in quotation and tender analysis;
- Prepare supplier correspondences (invitations to bids, request for proposals and request for quotations) and respond to queries;
- Follow up open orders;
- Process and document the supplier application letters for proposal for registration of new suppliers;
- Participate in documenting and analysis of supplier performance, towards processing of the periodical evaluation;
- Filing and archiving - product catalogue library;
- Participate towards annual maintenance of Water & Habitat equipments and machineries;
- Maintain the purchasing databank and sample/document library;
- Advise on quality of items at point of receipt;
- Clarify field orders to obtain additional information/documentation and giving technical input, towards processing requests;
- Advise and guide other departments in the supply chain on codification and description of water & habitat items to be entered into the ACCPAC;
The Requirements:
- Diploma in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution;
- 2 years proven experience in a site work/busy engineering workshop;
- Must have a good command of the English language (both written & oral);
- Computer literate;
Good team spirit, Flexible, Open minded, Good organization skills, Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
If you feel ready for a fresh challenge and have the required experience, please submit your application to the above address, enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae, telephone contact, current remuneration and full details of three referees, before 28 October 2009 to the Human Resources Office.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
International Committee of the Red Cross,
Logistics Centre,
P.O. Box 34071 - 00100(G.P.O)
Nairobi – Kenya
