About PARC:

PARC is a national developmental organization that strives to develop the agricultural sector, strengthen the resilience of farmers, reach out to the poor and marginalized groups and their CBO’s, mobilize and develop the capabilities of rural people to enable them to control their resources, through the work of a distinguished professional teams and a loyal volunteer. This has been accomplished through creative programs and transparent management and through technical practices to contribute to the establishment of a free and democratic Palestinian society with the values of social justice.

Job purpose summary:

Logistics & Procurement officer's role is to provide support to the implementation of (Improve water access and restore the agriculture-based livelihoods of farmers affected by Support to vulnerable Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Herders in the Gaza Strip Funded by GAC in a partnership with OXFAM

The Logistics & Procurement officer is responsible for assessing products, services, and suppliers and negotiating contracts. They are also responsible for ensuring that approved purchases are of sufficient quality and are cost-efficient

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

Main Tasks and Duties:

Logistics

• Preparation and management of contracts for their legality and ensuring proper authorization in accordance with organization policy.
• Ensuring sound partnerships with suppliers maintaining responsiveness and positive communication.
• Taking care of logistical needs of staff (e.g. taxi services, supermarket) and events (e.g. hiring a bus, booking a space, preparing the space before the event…)
• Work with team members to complete duties as needed.

 Procurement

• Preparing, coordinating, and implementing procurement plans for the project in compliance with donor requirements when needed.
• Coordinating the reception, and evaluation of quotations or proposals for goods or services.
• Ensuring the quality of goods upon delivery complies with the requirements submitted to the supplier.
• Ensuring timely, efficient, and effective procurement of goods, services, and works, while strictly adhering to the procurement policy and other relevant PARC policies.
• Establishing the specifications of goods and services required by the organization, in collaboration with the relevant departments while ensuring the quality of purchased goods and services.
• Negotiating the best deals for pricing and supply contracts.
• Reviewing and analyzing all suppliers, quality, and price options while maintaining the transparency of the process as per the procurement policy.
• Preparing supplier contracts and purchase orders and submitting them for management approval.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.