Regional Quality Control Officer

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent

organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war

and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by

promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC Logistic Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced & highly motivated

individual to fill the position of Regional Quality Control Officer (non-medical goods).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Ensures that non-medical goods received from Local and International Suppliers undergo relevant

quality inspection and  Validates quality inspection reports;

 Evaluates data, using statistical methods for analysis, interpreting results, managing

documentation;

 Ensures transparent Samples Analysis of all Tendered Items;

 In close cooperation with Senior Purchasers conducts assessment/evaluation of

suppliers/manufacturers & accurate specifications for contracts;

 Assists SCA and Purchasers to define the description for Non-standard items;

 Prospecting of the market  to identify new Inspection Companies and manage their contracts;

 Performs assessments/audits of inspection companies/laboratories;

 Coaches and organizes work of Quality Controller and Storekeepers performing QC;

 Provides support to QC units in the region, including short support missions when necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 Holder of a University Degree in Quality Management  or a relevant degree;

 2 years of relevant experience in metrology, sampling, quality inspection and/or

purchasing/warehousing;

 Working experience in inspection company and/or assessments/audits is an asset;

 Able to write clear and concise reports, procedures and quality documents in English;

 Able to assess legal aspects of supplier/manufacturer capacity;  

 Extensive Knowledge in the application of ISO requirements;    

 Excellent command of written and spoken English(knowledge of French is an asset);

 Advanced Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Power point, Databases).

THE PROFILE:

 Excellent communication skills, a good team leader, excellent analytical skills, ability to work

under pressure with tight deadlines, high organisational skills, rigorous, precise and honest, able

to travel.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application

to Human Resources Office on the address or e-mail below, on or before 24th July 2015. Please

include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected

remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross, Logistics Centre, P.O. Box 34071, Nairobi,

00100(GPO), Kenya:

lon_hr_services@icrc.org

Categories: PROCUREMENT