JOB DESCRIPTION

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The Procurement Officer will drive an efficient and effective Procurement planning and strategy at Maroua office level and engage proactive support to meet project needs and requirements; achieving compliance to Donor, Grants and Plan procedures and systems, as much as upholding high standards of ethics.

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Under the supervision of the Supply chain Coordinator, As Procurement Officer, you shall amongst other tasks:

Ensure that the KPI’s for procurement are measured and improvement actions and plan are followed to align to the standards
Support and report to the Emergency Supply chain Coordinator in minimizing financial and compliance risks throughout the Procurement processes;
Process the purchase and supply of goods and materials for the Maroua Office as per the Supply Chain Operation Manual (SCOM), local procedures and policies to ensure value for money is obtained at all times,
Process with the preparation and processing – of bidding documents for tender offers and call of interest to ensure a fair and transparent process for securing the services of consultants and contractors,

The role covers the areas of procurement at the PIIA level, Cross-functional engagement with other functions is critical for this functions to ensure alignment of processes country-wide.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit a person with a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/ Supply chain Management, Administration Management or an equivalent university degree in a relevant field. With a minimum of three years’ experience of purchasing, maintaining inventories and materials. As Procurement Officer having an eexperience working with an international NGO would be an advantage. You need to have good negotiation skills, be a strong team player and have ability to inter-face with staff visitors and partners at all levels.