An International Development Organization is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the following position:
PROCUREMENT SPE…T (ASSISTANT)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Procurement Spe…t (Assistant) is responsible for assisting with all facets of the day-to-day procurement requirements for a busy international development office. The scope of the position includes but is not limited to completing procurement-related paperwork, collecting quotations for goods and services, entering procurement information into the project database, managing inventory and conducting spot checks, completing inventory receipts and preparing payment requests. This position will be based in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel may be required.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Procurement Spe…t (Assistant) reports to the Procurement Director.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Apply procurement and cost-competition principles and bids received for goods and services.
Ensure appropriate procurement actions and checks and balances for all procurement –related functions
In coordination with the Procurement Officer and Procurement Director, procure goods and servicesfor program and operational functions.
Maintain and ensure compliance to developed procurement systems
Supply goods and services to project sites in compliance with project requirements
Ensure up-to-date and complete procurement files for all vendors for both operational and procurement supplies
In coordination with the Procurement Officer and Procurement Director, ensure that all goods and service procurement actions conform to internationally accepted procurement best practices and Nigerian law
Assist in regular procurement system audits and regularly review and verify market prices for standard items
Assist Finance staff with the budget reviews and monitoring against expenditures
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree is required.
Minimum two years’ experience in procurement/logistics including contracts and service agreements
Thorough knowledge of internationally accepted procurement best practices
Proficiency with Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
Strong analytical skills are required.
Multi-tasking with positive attitude is required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with project staff and vendors is required.
Prior experience with international organizations or international-funded projects is highly desirable.
Experience working in a conflict environment is a plus.
Proven ability to work under pressure
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is required.
PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Procurement Administrative Support is responsible for creating and organizing hard and electronic files according to the IDO’s Procurement filing system. This position will be based in Abuja.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Procurement Administrative Support will report directly to the Procurement Director.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Label hard and electronic files by activity/identification number in order to index documents for filing.
Print and organize existing electronic documents and create hard files.
Upload existing electronic documents/files to the IDO’s database(s).
Scan all hard documents/files and upload to IDO’s database(s).
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A minimum Diploma in relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 1+ years of generalized work experience and at least 6+ months of specific experience relative to the position are required.
• Proficient use of office equipment (printer, scanner, photocopier) is required.
• Multi-tasking with positive attitude is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills are required.
• Flexibility and ability to work in busy environment.
• Multi-tasking with positive attitude is required
TO APPLY
Applicants for this position MUST submit the following documents before 5th April, 2016:
A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities
A cover letter
Please reference the job title and location on the cover letter and resume or CV.
Alternatively, Please Submit Applications to:
PO Box # 20350
ATTN: Human Resources Office
Abuja FCT, Nigeria.
Or to the following e-mail address: nigeria_recruitment@neri-nigeria.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DUE DATE: 5 April, 2016