Job at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

DUTY STATION:     Monguno/Maiduguri, Borno State


POSITION OVERVIEW:
The main objective of this role is to support the Procurement Officer in all procurement activities within the ACF Nigeria mission. Throughout the procurement process, he/she will prepare an collect all documentation whilst ensuring compliance with ACF procedures, liaise with suppliers on daily basis, assist in conducting market assessments, request quotations, evaluate supplier bids and follow up on procurement authorization, delivery schedules and supplier payments.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Provide Administrative Support to Procurement Officer.
Support Logistics Supply Chain.
Supervision of Delivery issues.
Reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor degree in Business Administration OR Logistics OR Purchasing and Supply.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Min of 2 years’ experience in procurement and/or logistics position
Strong computer skills in MS Office, especially MS Excel
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Professional level of English
Ability to work in complex environment and can bear the work load

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international and/or health related NGOs.
Fluency in one or more National/regional languages an asset.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Duty Station:     Monguno, borno State.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The main objective of this role is to support the Supply Chain Manager in all procurement activities within the ACF Nigeria mission. He/she will conduct procurement whilst ensuring full compliance with ACF procedures, liaise with suppliers on daily basis and maintain cordial relationships with them, conduct market assessments, request quotations, evaluate supplier bids and follow up on procurement authorization, delivery schedules and supplier payments.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Support Logistics Supply Chain, review and prepare all documentation during the procurement process.
Support line manager in negotiating supplier framework agreements and contracts.
Supervision of Delivery issues.
Reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor degree in Business Administration OR Logistics OR Purchasing and Supply.
Certification in CIPS, Supply or Logistics desirable.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Min 4 years’ extensive experience in procurement and/or logistics capacity management and coordination, preferably in Humanitarian or development work.
High level of Integrity and Transparency.
Excellent people management skills combined with the ability and desire to further develop staff capacity.
Strong Organization and management skills combined with the ability to coordinate a diverse range of people and responsibilities.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate and demonstrate good judgement.
Possess strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Effective multi-tasking skills with ability to coordinate and handle pressure/ stress well.
Flexible, able to live and work in a stressful and insecure environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international and/or health related NGOs.
Fluency in one or more National/regional languages an asset.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their application by email to recruitment.ng@acf-international.org,
To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line, or on the application envelope. Also note that applications will be processed on FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis and any application received without these specifications will not be considered.  Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.

DUE DATE: 19 February, 2017