DRC International NGO Supply Chain Officer Procurement Jobs in Nigeria

DRC International NGO Supply Chain Officer Procurement Jobs in Nigeria

Position Title: Supply Chain Officer- Procurement

Supervised by: Supply Chain Team Leader- Procurement

Reporting to: Supply Chain Team Leader - Borno

Duty Station: Maiduguri with at least 30% travels in deep field locations

Area of Operation: Nigeria

Employment Period: 6 months (possibility for renewable)

Type of Contract (Expat/National/Trainee): National

Salary & Benefits: NM-H Step 0

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future.

We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle.

In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions.

We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers.

Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profitmaking, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Background

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015.

DRC Nigeria is the largest DRC country mission in the West Africa region and one of the largest DRC country missions globally.

Currently, DRC delivers life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including internally displaced persons, returnees, and host communities in the areas of armed violence reduction, humanitarian mine action, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 30+ Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states in northeast Nigeria.

Purpose

The Supply Chain officer - Procurement is responsible to provide support to the programme by undertaking technical and practical operational tasks to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of supply chain/procurement activities in accordance with the DRC Operations Handbook and Program Manual with adherence to the donor guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Procure all materials and equipment ordered by the projects in a cost-effective and transparent manner in line with DRC and donor specific policies, in collaboration with the Programs Requestors and SC-Procurement TL.

Liaise with suppliers to create realistic delivery schedules and compare actual deliveries to evaluate supplier performance and responsiveness.

Ensure that all Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, RFQ are tracked from point of request through to final receipt.

Regularly review, update, and share the information management databases and trackers to the SC -Procurement TL.

Preparation of contracts and amendments of contracts when needed.

Participate in the joint verification of procured goods, services and works and to ascertain the items conformity to Technical Specifications and Quantities.

Participate and facilitate the supplier pre-qualification process

Ensure procurement files are accurate and records are complying to DRC and donor procurement policies, filing system is properly established, all soft copies and hard copies of procurement files are accessible and manageable for audit purposed.

Ensure up to date archiving ssystem of both physical and electronic of procurement documents (contract, vendors profile, lease agreement etc.)

Updating PR/PO trackers daily to ensure all PRs are properly track on

the tracker.

Ensure the non-winning suppliers receive notification from DRC about the status of their bids

Periodically Support and participate in open tender meetings & evaluations.

Prepare and submit payments of suppliers to finance on a timely manner

Follow up internally between Supply Chain and Finance on status of vendors payments.

Implementing due diligence for suppliers, this includes conducting reference checks, supplier visits etc.

Provide consistent and constructive support to other departments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures

Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Nigeria programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);

Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct.

Identifying and reporting procurement red flags to SC-TL, Manager and Compliance Unit.

Any other task assigns by the Supply Chain -TL and Manager.

Experience and Technical Competencies:

Essential:

At least 3 years’ experience in procurement mainly in humanitarian organization

Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems

Knowledge & experience of dealing with service providers and contractors’ management.

Excellent computer skills in MS Word & Excel
Experience in ERP System.

Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Accurate and precise attention to detail

Desirable:

Flexible & willing to work in a remote setting & to travel to other field locations.

Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation.

Experience working in an (I)NGO

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree/Higher National Diploma in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, and with relevant professional certification.

Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, proactive, and able to accomplish set deadlines.

Willing to meet deadlines with minimum supervision.

Languages:

Able to communicate in spoken English.

Fluency in Hausa and any local spoken languages.

Required Skills & Qualities

Core Competencies of DRC:

Striving for excellence

Collaboration

Taking the lead

Communication

Demonstrating Integrity

Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment

Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration

Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are required

Multi-tasking and Organizational skills is a must

Adaptable and Flexible

Proven analytical and critical thinking skills

Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace

Team-oriented & good sense of humor

Conditions

Availability: 01.11.2022

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.

Closing Date: 28th September 2022

How to Apply

The position is for Nigerian nationals staff only.

For more information and job application details see: DRC International NGO Supply Chain Officer Procurement Jobs in Nigeria

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