The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
Reporting to the Operations Manager and with guidance and support from IFRC Logistics Team in Nairobi, the Procurement Delegate based in Beira will monitor activities to enable delivery of logistics services which are in-line with IFRC LPSCM Logistics strategy and IFRC procedures ensuring right quality and optimized services that meets the requests of services users. He/She will work closely with CVM logistic department ensuring integrated approach with HNS and conduct activities in scope of National Society development (NSD).
This role is primarily focused upon supervising and conducting all country level procurement activities for and on behalf of IFRC. The role will work closely with the Logistics Coordinator for delivery of logistics services with responsibility for procurement activities e.g. ensuring local sourcing, timely deliveries, quality of goods and services, local market research. This role is expected to play an active role in training and support other IFRC and National Society staff in relevant procurement activities and support the coordinator to ensure alignment in cross-function activity. As such, this role will require procurement experience as well as excellent communication and organisational skills.