PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE AT DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, and wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

DRC has been operating in the West Africa region for over 15 years, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and a Regional Office (RO) in Abidjan. DRC has 17 offices and more than 500 staff members across the WA region.

DRC started operating in Nigeria in 2015 where plans to run a combination of emergency, livelihood, WASH, protection and advocacy programmes has been set. DRC currently has offices in Abuja, Yola, Mubi, Maiduguri and planning to run an office in Yobe, besides 50 staff members subject to increase in near future.

The position

The Procurement Assistant reports to the Senior Procurement Officer in Maiduguri. She/He provides support in term of procurement and as instructed by the Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Objective 1: Provide Administrative Support to Procurement Officer:

• Obtain quotations on behalf of Procurement Officer
• Conduct small purchases and prepare related procurement documents
• coordinate supplier during the delivery of the goods and services
• Ensure correct filing and archiving of Procurement Files

Objective 2: Support Logistics Supply Chain.

• Provide support in market analysis
• Ensure best available prices & quality

Objective 1: Reporting

• Update and provide Procurement tracker on behalf of line manager on a weekly basis when required.
• Update and provide the Supplier List on regular basis

Key Requirements

Essentials

• 2 years work experience in logistics in any relevant sections such as procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory.
• Knowledge & experience of dealing with service providers and contractors’ management.
• Good computer skills in MS Word & Excel.Desirables
• Flexible & willing to work in a remote setting & to travel to other field locations.
• Ability to multitask and work comfortably under pressure
• Experience from working in an (I)NGOEducation:
• Bachelor Degree in logistics and supply chain with relevant professional certification

Conditions

Availability: ASAP

Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;

The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

The position is for NIGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY.

Deadline date. 17/11/2017 Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.

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