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The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.
CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Since 2007, IRC has worked with refugees and other vulnerable populations in Jordan. IRC’s programs in Jordan focus on urban interventions in the north that address gender-based violence specifically violence against women and girls for Syrian refugees and host community members as well as reproductive health care to Syrian refugees through clinics in Ramtha, Irbid and Mafraq. Since January 2013, IRC also carries out Child Protection programs in Syrian refugee camps, providing specialized services for the identification, support and protection of unaccompanied children (UAC) and other children at risk.
Job Overview/Summary: Under direct support and supervision from the deputy field coordinator, the Operation assistant is responsible for operations and supply chain activities within the camp including procurement, minor maintenance, asset management, monitoring guards, etc. This position is based in Mafraq office, with almost daily movement to Azraq & Zaatari camps.
Major Responsibilities:
Procurement
• Focal person from Operations Department for daily procurements within the Camps.
• Ensure that procurement is carried out in accordance to IRC and donor-specific policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all materials purchased are of appropriate quality and price and are delivered on time.
• Monitor delivery of goods to the camp; assist and coordinate transportation of procured items to IRC locations in Azraq & Zaatari camps
• Generate all required procurement documentation and submit all records and files to Deputy Field Coordinator for reporting.
• Assist in preparing all related documentation to the Guards contracts and payments in the camp i.e. drafting contracts, preparing payment requests.
• Ensure office supplies are procured in timely manner and used with efficiency.
Operations
• Responsible for tracking all IRC assets and property including ICT equipment, furniture, supplies, etc. with coordination with warehouse and assets officer by Implementing IRC standard asset management policies.
• The operation assistant will provide support on the inventory and stores management inside the camps and to make sure that following IRC policy and producers.
• Manage secure storage of unassigned assets, equipment, and supplies.
• Respond to any maintenance-related issues (water, electricity, etc) within the camp.
• Daily check of all IRC facilities and operating areas in Azraq and Zaatari to ensure that facilities are in good working order; no damages or safety/security gaps.
• Raise the access permit for suppliers and vendors or any visitors to Zaatari and Azraq camps.
• Track the fuel consumption for generators in IRC sites according to IRC policy.
• Other tasks as required and requested.
Security
• In coordination with Safety and Security Officer, monitor guards to ensure that they are maintaining proper schedules and fulfilling their duties
• Deliver guard payments
• Report any safety and security-related issues and incidents to Safety and Security Officer
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2016-11-08 |
| Job Location: | Mafraq, Jordan |
| Job Role: | Other |
| Company Industry: | Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Entry Level |
| Nationality: | Jordan |
| Degree: | Diploma |
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