The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters, NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs.
In light of the displacement in the north eastern part of Nigeria, NRC is about to start up an emergency response programme in Nigeria to respond to the humanitarian needs.
In the coming year, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC initially started activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter sectors. NRC is therefore seeking a Procurement Assistant in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The Procurement Assistant reports to the Logistics Coordinator.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Job Description
- Ensure that all procurements and done in accordance to NRC logistics policies, procedures and donor guidelines
- Conduct market surveys and assessment and maintain a vendor database system
- Participate in the identification of suitable and reliable suppliers and service providers and ensure that NRC interest is protected in relations to pricing, quality and timely delivery.
- Prepare RFQs, ITBs and other procurement related documents
- Prepare documentation for bids committee meetings and ensure bid committee minutes are properly recorded and is signed by bid committee members
- Prepare Local Purchase Orders and draft contract as required and ensure that they are approved by the budget holders
- Follow up with supplies and organize for delivery of materials
- Ensure that the procurement tracker is updated on regular basis and submitted on time to all departments
- Submit invoices from suppliers and the relevant procurement documents to finance as per procurement checklist
- Train and supervise the procurement assistants
Qualifications
- Relevant university degree, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience as Procurement Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts is an asset
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Managing resources to optimize results
- High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal and in Hausa
- Good communication and negotiation skills
Personal qualification:
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Handling insecure environments
- Communicating with impact and respect
- All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
We Offer
- Commencement: As soon as possible
- Contract period: 1 Year (with possibility of extension)
- Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
- Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State,
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate can submit their application letter and updated CV’s to the following e-mail address: ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position you apply for (Procurement Officer – Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note
- Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Please note that to apply at NRC is FREE!!
- NRC does not ask for money or any form of favour for submission of application or employment.
- Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
- The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.
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