Procurement Assistant at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

The position

The role of the Procurement Assistant (PA) is focused on the continuous implementation of procurement strategies and activities in order to ensure a high level of Compliance to DRC procurement policies and procedure in Field location.  The PA will maintain a high level of contextual awareness of his/her operating area and strong coordination with Program and Program support teams at the field level.  He/ She will promote a strong Procurement culture at the Base office(s) through continuous trainings and collaborative Procurement assessments with all field based staff.  The PA will report directly to the Procurement Officer, and will be an integral part of the Procurement Unit.

Under the supervision of Procurement Officer, The Procurement Assistant will provide support to the programme by undertaking technical and practical operational tasks to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of logistical activities.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online or send the application through Email below.

DRC is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of gender, religion or age.

Key Requirements
Education:
Bachelor/Higher Diploma in Logistics or equivalent in Administration, economics, IT, Purchase and Supply or business

Essential:

• 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

Desirable

• Flexible & willing to work in a remote setting & to travel to other project locations.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and stress.
• Ability to work independently on his or her own initiative
• Strong team and interpersonal skills
• Flexible & willing to work in a remote setting & to travel to other field locations.
• Experience from working in an (I)NGO

Conditions

• Availability: ASAP (June 2017)
• 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.