Procurement & Logistics Officer

Post Title: Procurement & Logistics Officer

Organization: Woman Support Association

Location: Gaziantep

Contract Details: 4 months (with possibility to extend)

Starting: mid of December

Application closing Date: 12/11/2020

Background:

Woman Support Association is a humanitarian, developmental, and nongovernmental organization that was established in 2013 and officially registered in Turkey in 2015.
All projects implemented by the Association in Syria and Turkey aim to build a better life for women and empower them so that they can face problems and challenges in a way that maintains their dignity and respect.

Overall Role:

Under the supervision of the Chairman, the Procurement and Logistics Officer will be responsible for providing logistical services to the WGSSs in Syria and the HQ Office in Turkey. In addition, s/he will be responsible for providing the supplies necessary for the proper implementation of the project. S/he will be also responsible for ensuring that reports are submitted for this project (e.g., Purchase requests, and follow up the delivery of such items).

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Participate in logistics and procurement planning at the field level and in program planning; provide consultation regarding logistical and procurement considerations.
2. Manage the logistics and procurement operations by following the practices, and procedures set forth in WSA Policy.
3. Evaluate the existing logistics system and provide advice on correct measures for the organization to take.
4. Ensure the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the new logistics initiatives and procedures.
5. Design, execute and manage contracts with suppliers from shipping, transportation to warehousing.
6. Represent WSA in logistics activities with other organizations and in cluster meetings.
7. Lead the process of all purchases and all requirements of quotations and bids in accordance with WSA policy
8. Prepare monthly reports
9. Do other tasks as per supervisor’s request

Competencies, Skills & Experience:

• Two years-experience in logistics and procurement field in NGOs.
• Ability to work under pressure and punctuality.
• Very good at English.
• Good organizational skills, time management skills, and setting work priorities
• Ability to negotiate, learn and self-develop
• Proficiency in MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proven experience in leading a team
• The ability to communicate effectively with different team members
• Ability to work overtime when needed

Education:

• BA in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or any related

Requirements:

• Only applicant who have dual citizenship (Syria and Turkish) will be shortlisted

General terms and conditions:

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that WSA shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountability within WSA

Alongside our safeguarding policy, WSA is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies.