Supply Chain Analyst (QC / QA)

CTG overview:
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position:
The overall responsibility of life support section is to make provision of food rations, fuel, general supply support & other associated services for the mission.
Most of the key life support functions are performed through the establishment of commercial contracts.
The section is heavily involved in managing upstream & downstream supply chain.
The Supply Chain Analyst position is in rations unit of life support section which manages the high value rations contract by monitoring the compliance to UN food standard of the food stored & delivered to liquidations entity UN guard units & rear parties.

Within delegated authority, the Supply Chain Analyst (Quality Control / Quality Assurance – QC / QA) will be responsible for the following duties:
Assist in implementation of the quality assurance programs for the rations contract specifically for all food commodities, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (FFVs), frozen & dry items.
Familiarize him / herself with the terms of the rations contract to ensure that s / he is knowledgeable enough to validate the state of the food supplied by the contractor conforms to the UN rations standards.
Responsible for ensuring that all types of food rations supplied by the contractor & the UN own combat rations packs are of an acceptable quality & safe to consume.
Ensure rations packs are managed & stored in the correct method under prescribed temperature environment & are fit for consumption.
Monitor the shipment of incoming containers & inspect the food rations on arrival & necessary accompanying documentation, including health / veterinary & safety certifications to conform to the UN food standards.
Monitor that contractor maintains correct cold chain during inbound, outbound transportation & in the warehouse.
Conduct regular inspections to the contractor’s facilities (warehouses & vehicles) to ascertain wholesomeness of fresh, frozen & dry items.
Such inspections to be routinely documented & situation reports be submitted to the rations management offices.
Plan & conduct scheduled & unscheduled inspections in all contingent’s combat ration storage facilities to ensure compliance with guidelines on CRPs management.
Ensures proper record keeping & documentation with photo evidence inspection findings, suggested corrective actions, suggested further investigations & any other reports are promptly submitted to CRU.
Assist in preparation of food & / or Logistics Officers’ seminars’ presentations.
Conduct periodic inspection of contractor´s bakeries & other sub contractors like water bottling plants & FFVs suppliers in Sudan to ascertain hygienic & quality preparations / services.
Assist to update & implement rations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
In conjunction with COE section sector south & east, conduct COE rations arrival inspection & validate quantities of food rations brought in by the contingents.
Receive & validate rations contractor monthly sector south QC reports.
Perform other duties as required by Chief Rations Unit.

Project reporting:
This role will report to the line manager.

Key competencies:
Masters degree or equivalent in microbiology, veterinary science. food science technology is essential or a bachelors degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the masters degree with a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in food supply services, quality assurance / quality control or related area.
Technical certification in ISO 22000 food safety management or HACCP is highly desirable.
Experience in managing support services of international peacekeeping or military operations is highly desirable.
Knowledge of the UN rules, regulations & working practices pertaining to field missions is advantageous.
For the position advertised, oral & written fluency in English language is required.
Working knowledge in French is highly desirable.
Knowledge of food supply operations & / or related fields. Ability to research & analyze data, implement technical knowledge in workplace. Shows pride in work & in achievements, demonstrates professional competence & mastery of subject matter, is conscientious & efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines & achieving results, is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns, shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges, remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives & ensuring the equal participation of women & men in all areas of work.
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identifies priority activities & assignments, adjusts priorities as required, allocates appropriate amount of time & resources for completing work, foresees risks & allows for contingencies when planning, monitors & adjusts plans & actions as necessary, uses time efficiently.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas & expertise, is willing to learn from others, places team agenda before personal agenda, supports & acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position, shares credit for team accomplishments & accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Team management:
This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.