The purpose of the position is to support the implementation of all NRC Programs in the North-West. The Procurement Officer’s mission is to ensure the daily implementation of the responsibilities of the Procurement function. He/she will work under the supervision of the Field Office Coordinator, who will provide him/her full support in the implementation of all relevant activities.

A – Generic Responsibilities 

• Ensures compliance with NRC policies, manuals, guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP) and donor requirements.
• Performs delegated logistics functions in accordance with the action plan.
• Conducts daily operational logistics activities and ensures follow-up.
• Assists in the administration of resources to ensure deliverables are completed within budget, on time and to standard.
• Prepares and develops logistics reports as requested by the country/area office.
• Contributes to the attainment of strategic logistics objectives and KPIs.
• Contributes to the development of SOPs as needed.
• Ensures proper filing of all supporting documents.
• Promotes and shares ideas to improve the logistics function.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

B – Specific Responsibilities 

• Responsible for supply chain management at the office: requisitioning and tracking of purchases, receiving of goods, management and sharing of the price list and updating/compilation of the supplier list, etc.
• Search for locations for trainings, workshops or for accommodation of NRC staff.
• Participate in the organization of contracts for supplies, transportation, construction, services and transfers according to NRC procurement procedures.
• Participate in the preparation, consolidation and updating of Project Procurement Plans.
• Ensure the usage of ERP system for all procurement and follow all the requirements in place.
• Complete background verification for all vendors in the supplier database.
• Advise and support the mission in the implementation of the procurement policy and the setting of cost, quality and time optimization objectives.
• Prospecting, drafting calls for tender and selecting suppliers capable of meeting the strategic needs of the mission.
• Negotiate with suppliers the conditions of supply in terms of cost, quality, deadline, payment conditions.
• Build and manage supplier quality and develop long-term relationships with preferred suppliers.
• Identify, anticipate and manage supplier risks.
• Ensure the proper routing of goods until delivery to the relevant departments.
• Implement and follow up the key performant indicators of this function.
• Responsible for the archiving of physical and electronic files in collaboration with the assistant;
• Controls purchasing procedures and the execution of contracts.
• Define, with the departments concerned, the control points that will optimize the internal control of the purchasing chain and contribute to the budgetary control of expenses.
• Submit quality reports assigned to him/her and submit them according to the schedule in place.
• All other tasks assigned by his/her supervisor.

1 – Generic professional competencies:

• Professional experience as an Officer in logistics, responsible for procurement in a humanitarian context
• A minimum of Bsc. In logistics and supply chain,
• Previous work experience in complex and volatile environments.
• Proven track record of performance on job responsibilities.

2 – Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Understanding of the context
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, and other software)
• Excellent knowledge of English and an understanding of the French language.
• Knowledge of local languages is an asset

We offer

•     Beginning:  June 2024
•     Duration of the contract: 12 months, renewable depending on the availability of funds
•     Salary / Benefits: In accordance with NRC’s Salary Grid and a 90% health insurance coverage.
•     Duty station: Bamenda

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure staff diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability. Recruitment is free, the NRC will never ask for money or any other favours as part of a recruitment procedure.