The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in more than 40 countries to provide appropriate, rights-based assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees, and migrants. DRC has been present in Colombia since 2011, but in 2018 it expanded its operations in response to the Venezuelan crisis. Currently, DRC Colombia is implementing a protection-focused humanitarian response for Venezuelan refugees and migrants, as well as returning Colombians, in Colombian cities such as Riohacha, Barranquilla, and Bogotá. It is also currently expanding its activities to Nariño and Norte de Santander.
Job Overview : The Supply Chain and Purchasing Officer is responsible for the required purchases at the base, as well as the proper management of assets, inventory management, storage, transportation of goods and people, vehicle fleet management, and general logistical support to the overall program in Tibú Norte de Santander and assigned municipalities in accordance with the internal framework of the Danish Refugee Council – DRC and the regulations imposed by the donors.
Responsibilities:
- Shopping
- Ensure the correct execution of competitive purchasing processes for all requests required in the database.
- Carry out purchasing processes to generate framework agreements according to the need identified in the base’s purchasing plan.
- Ensure the receipt of purchases required for the proper functioning of DRC operations in Norte de Santander and assigned municipalities.
- Direct collaboration with program teams for local planning of purchasing and logistics needs for DRC programs.
- Track and monitor all purchase requests.
- Ensure documentary support for all purchasing processes in SharePoint, in order to
- to ensure transparency and traceability in our purchasing processes.
- Proper registration of local suppliers in accordance with DRC guidelines
- Logistics
- Ensure the timely delivery of the requested materials, taking into account the processes and times established by DRC.
- Control, monitoring and assurance of the inventory of DRC humanitarian kits in Tibú Norte de Santander and assigned municipalities.
- Control, registration and monitoring of fixed assets managed in the local office.
- Perform inventories and maintain detailed control of the general inventory of DRC.
- Ensure the management of general services for work teams (accommodation, staff, visitors, offices, storage places and security).
- Implement processes for registration, control, monitoring and verification of program elements assigned to staff and basic logistics personnel.
- Plan and ensure the availability of humanitarian kits for emergency delivery in DRC programs.
- Coordinate with the security team to ensure logistical distribution according to operational and contextual conditions.
- Support in the maintenance of the DRC base in Tibú Norte de Santander and assigned municipalities.
- Fleet
- Ensure compliance with DRC fleet management processes in Tibú Norte de Santander and assigned municipalities.
- Ensure the availability of vehicles for program operations.
- Coordinate the periodic inspections and maintenance of the vehicles used in DRC operations in Tibú Norte de Santander and assigned municipalities, and report any failures.
- Monitor the use and consumption of fuel by the local office fleet.
- Administration
- Collaboration with the finance unit for the correct registration of the supply chain
- Coordination with the finance unit for the timely execution of payments.
- Other activities required by the organization related to logistics management in Tibú Norte de Santander and assigned municipalities.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management for humanitarian emergencies.
- Good understanding of the procurement rules and regulations of major international donors.
- Maximum level of respect and integrity in dealings with suppliers.
- Knowledge of general maintenance.
- Problem-solving orientation.
- Ability to work under uncertainty.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Requirements in terms of academic training and technical knowledge:
- Relevant University Degree in logistics and/or supply chain management or equivalent professional qualification.
Languages:
- Spanish – Required
- Basic English – Intermediate level desirable.
All DRC roles require the holder to master basic DRC competencies:
- Achieving excellence : focusing on achieving results and ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaboration : involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the initiative : taking ownership and initiative while seeking innovation.
- Communicate : listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstration of integrity : Act in accordance with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer:
- The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.
- Access to over 1,000 free online training courses and certificates.
- Prepaid medical insurance, 100% policy coverage for the employee, and a special price for
- beneficiaries.
- National contract for work or labor with all legal benefits.
- Salary starting at $3,502,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and skills.
- Start date: April 2026.
- Salary and conditions in accordance with the terms of employment in Colombia.
Application process
All applicants must upload only a cover letter (1 page) and an updated resume (not exceeding 3 pages). No other supporting documents will be accepted through this channel.
Applications submitted via email will not be considered!
Application closing date: April 6, 2026 at 11:59 am Local Time.
If you apply, it is understood that you have immediate availability to work and have the possibility of occasionally traveling to the organization’s intervention areas.
Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be scheduled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. DRC reserves the right to close the position before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified. If you are interested in this position, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Please register through the website www.drc.ngo . Supply Chain and Purchasing Officer
Note 1: DRC reserves the right to hire a candidate who fits the required profile before the deadline indicated above.
Note 2: Applicants to this call for applications authorize DRC to validate the personal information provided in their resume. Their identity will be checked against public and private databases for the sole purpose of verifying the information, in accordance with our anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing policies.
Note 3: Applicants who freely and voluntarily wish to participate in the selection process for the position in this call for applications must strictly adhere to the applicable regulations (suitability of the presented qualifications, personal and individual performance of tests, and truthfulness of information), adhering to DRC’s anti-fraud manuals and policies, under penalty of disqualification for any applicant who engages in any irregularity, as determined by the organization, even based on mere suspicion, and even for possible criminal conduct under Colombian law.