Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer II
Jobs at:
ChildfundDeadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 15 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 01 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
About this role
The purpose of the procurement Specialist position is to oversee the procurement Function and provide guidance on procurement activities to achieve vendor sourcing for high-quality goods and services for the ChildFund Country Office.
Primary Responsibilities
• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy
• Responsible for all procurements, goods and services, and ensure these are by local laws and donor requirements.
• Conduct Market pricing as and when needed.
• Compile procurement plans which are approved and remind all departments to submit their requirements quarterly.
• Ensure all vendor requirements are met including anti-terrorism vetting for new vendors.
• Recommend changes in local procedures, where necessary.
• Meet with vendor representatives and promote ChildFund business ethics.
• Oversee required and long-term vendor contracts.
• Oversee Sealed Bid Processes for Country Director’s approval.
• Prepares procurement memos and issues to concerned internal and external contacts.
• Respond adequately and timely to audit queries.
• Send weekly procurement status reports to all concerned internally.
• Produce an annual procurement committee meetings calendar.
• Verify all procurement documents for completeness, reasonableness and compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with National Office and Regional Office management in procurement planning, execution and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Management of ChildFund.
Required Experience and Education
• Minimum of a Diploma in Purchase and Supply Chain Management
• 3-5 years’ experience in local procurement of goods and services.
• Must be familiar with Donor’s procurement policies and procedure
• Good writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
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