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The purpose of the Logistics Assistant position is the day-to-day implementation of logistics functions in NRC area Office, in an effective and accountable manner. NRC intends to hire multiple Logistics Assistants covering either procurement, fleet, warehousing & asset management, or facilities & maintenance.ย
Key Specific responsibilities:
Assisting the Logistics Coordinator and fleet focal point to organize the NRC fleet duty and schedule for the owned and rented cars for Coxโs Bazar, including tracking of vehicle movements, preparing monthly reports on fuel consumption, driverโs overtime uses of vehicle, Vehicle maintenance and other assigned fleet related tasks by line manager. Assisting the Logistics Coordinator in verifying and reviewing the Stock management and ensuring that the paperwork is accurately completed and filed, and monthly stock reports are produced and shared. Receive the items from the suppliers and regularly check if the following documents are in place (Goods Receiving Note (GRN), Stock Cards, Stock Request Form, Waybills etc) and report to the line manager if there is any inconsistency.ย Manage the transportation of goods & supplies to and from program locations, as requested and ensuring that trucks are loaded and dispatched in a timely manner with accurate waybills, GRN, and donation certificates. Assisting in the regular physical check of all stocks, assets and inventory items. Liaising with the line manager to properly handle and pre-identify any stock that could expire, avoid deadstock and report on lost & damaged supplies. Maintain all procurement tools in accordance with NRC Logistic Guidelines at all-times including Contract Tracker, Procurement Tracking Sheet & Vendor Database Assist in ensuring that procurements are completed in compliance with NRCs & Donorโs Policies and procedure. Developing good working relations with suppliers and ensuring NRC gets value for money in all transactions. Ensuring that suppliers deliver on their commitments and payments are made in a timely manner. Support in preparation of contracts for works, services and leases Ensuring physical filing of all procurement documents, updating and are easily accessible. Perform other duties, as assigned by Line Manager Regular inspection of all NRC filed facilities and guesthouses,ย liaising with program, landlord or procurement department to facilitate maintenance work, and equipment maintenance and ensuring that it is completed in a timely manner. Complete repairs directly where possible including of plumbing, electrics, damaged furniture etc.Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:ย
Bachelorโs degree or equivalent Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration 02 years of working experience of as a Logistics or Procurement Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts. Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities. Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlookย Good level of English and Bangla, written and spoken, mandatory Knowledge of local markets, vendors, and logistics capacities (warehousing, road access, etc.) preferred.Additional Informationย
We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates, from the Coxโs Bazar area. ย Female Candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates are also encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
Contract period:ย 06 months
Duty Station: Coxโs Bazarย
Salary and Benefits:ย Competitive salary and allowances as per NRCโs salary scale, Life and medical insurance, maternity leaves, and allowances, festival bonus, annual and others leave, etc. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.