JOBS DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  Admin and Logistic Officer

LOCATION: Lao Cai

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year with possibility of extension

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 2

Level 2: either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working  in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check  will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).

ROLE PURPOSE:

The position will responsible for all admin and logistic tasks of Lao Cai Offices and ensuring effective admin and logistic systems and processes are in place and functioning as per SCI and government requirement.

To provide professional advice to staff and visitors in Lao Cai offices on all admin and logistic related issues, the position will work closely with Field Coordinator and other team members to strengthen capacity for partners in Admin and Logistic especially procurement. He or she also in charge of gettingspecial approved requests from local authority, office registration, asset managementand managing office petty cash.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Together with Field Coordinator establish and maintain relations with local authorities related administrative legal affairs of office operation and personnel in Lao Cai 
• Provide daily implementation of all logistics and procurement activities in Lao Cai such as  logistics support for meetings, workshops, handling office supplies, equipment, furniture, office permit,  and other Lao Cai related activities.
• Ensure bidding procedures are fully compliant with SCI’s policies and procedures and goods are purchased to meet identified project needs in quality and time;
• Review and update the preferred list of suppliers and ensure that the list is updated and maximize cost efficiency;
• Ensure regular inventory physical check for all asset in Lao Cai Offices and together with Admin and LogisiticManager to ensure all asset are proper manage arcording to SCI policies.
• Maintain contracts for office services including office lease, Telephone, Internet, Office supply, car rental, hotel, air faires, insurance for office’s assets and cars, ect
• Arrange and schedule meetings with government officials, as needed
• Maintain the files and filing system in the Lao Cai Office.
• Maintain hard copies of all legal documents including office licence, property registration and insurance, vehicles policies and insurance; keep record of all accidents and report them to the insurance company; answer queries regarding related policy and insurance package.
• Type letter, memo, faxes and other typing materials as per Finance and Support Services and Administration and Supply ChainManager’s instruction.
• Assist Administration and Supply ChainManager in updating and maintaining staff’s emergency files
• Provide technique support and help buiding capacity of the relevant staff and partners through training, coaching, regular visit and remote support.
• Ensure Lao Cai officespetty cash are properly manage and monitor as per SCI policies.
• Implementaion of Safety and Security plan in Lao Cai
• Make sure that the maintenance and repair of office assets is done in proper and timely manner.
• Provide back up support to other team members in their absence when required

Working contacts

Internal: All staff in Hanoi and Lao Cai offices

External: Visitors, suppliers of services

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength 
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration or graduate degree in related field

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• 2 years in work experience in administration field,  1 working years with NGO is preferable
• Good English written and verbal skills
• Computer literacy
• Good problem solving , negotiating and mediation skills
• Ability to establish priorities and plan, organize, and coordinate a variety of work activities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documents and to prepare written reports, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to manage cash and keep proper records of cash disbursements and petty cash documentation.

     Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

How to apply

• Please send CV and a covering letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: jobs.for.ngo.hanoi@gmail.com.
• Deadline 15/9/2017
• Title: “SC Lao Cai__ Admin & Logistics Officer _Full name”

Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned. Any question, please contact 0243.8265118 (Ms. Tram)