Logistics Officer Afghanistan Kandahar

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Logistics Officer position is to provide support for the implementation of procurement functions (goods, services and works) at the Kandahar Area office with NRC’s procurement policies, donor rules and regulations.

You can read more about this position at Job Description & NRC Grade Structure

Generic responsibilities

• Organize all logistics process and ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines and donor regulations.
• Responsible for the effective management of the procurement process by ensuring adherence to country and NRC regulations.
• Conduct market surveys and assessment and maintain a clean database system.
• Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost-efficiency focus in all procurement processes.
• Provide training to project staff in procurement processes and procedures.
• Development of holistic and needs-based Programmes, including cash-based interventions and market-based Programmes.
• Establish a proper filing system of all procurement documents.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management on a weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis.
• Implement internal controls and procedures for ensuring strict compliance with the NRC Mission’s Logistics Handbook and its standard operating procedures.

Specific responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities at the Kandahar Area office that includes procurements requested from the field offices.
• Manage closed tenders and ensure it is compliant with NRC and donors’ regulations.
• Support field offices teams to carry out local market assessments.
• Ensure daily verification of Agresso procurement tracker and provide an update to the Logistics Coordinator.
• Maintains an up-to-date electronic record of all correspondence related to purchasing orders, requisitions and Good Received Notes (GRN) and records.
• Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based Programmes in the country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies.
• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses.

Generic professional competencies: 

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience, working as a logistician in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market-based Programmes
• Fluency in English, Pashto and Dari Languages
• Willing to travel to remote areas and to field offices, ability to work flexibly including weekends
• Willingness to travel and work in rural locations and live in basic conditions

Behavioral competencies

• Handling an insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

We Offer

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• Mobile Phone with Top up Credit card.
• NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance.
• Pension Allowances on monthly basis.
• Leave and Holidays according to Afghanistan Labor Law.

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.