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  • Posted: Jul 16, 2020
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    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural disaster. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries and 22 U...
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    Procurement Assistant

    Sector: Supply Chain

    Employment Category: Regular

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    Open to Expatriates: No

    Location: Monguno, Nigeria

    Job Description

    Background/IRC Summary:  The international rescue committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people affected by war and natural disasters. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

    IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. IRC’s emergency response team, with local partner CISCOPE (civil society coalition for poverty eradication), implemented a project to support livelihoods and improve WASH in kogi state from February to May 2013. This was followed by a 3-month nutrition and food ``security program in the same location from October 2013 to January 2014. IRC has been supporting programs in Adamawa state early 2014 and expanded into Maiduguri in late 2015. The headquarters for IRC Nigeria is in Abuja city and provide support for the field office from the head office.

    Job Overview/Summary: Procurement Assistant will play an important role in the Monguno field office by ensuring procurement-related activities such as market analysis, procurement of goods and services using established SOPs and enlighten IRC vendors on IRC policies and procedures.

    Major Responsibilities:

    • He /She will maintain a database of good and reliable suppliers for different categories of work
    • The Procurement Assistant is responsible for facilitating the general aspects of IRC procurement operation. Working closely with Program, Administration, Finance, and HR. The Procurement Assistant is instrumental in supporting program activities through his/her
    • Ensuring that procurement is carried out in accordance to IRC and donor-specific policies
    • Coordination with finance, Admin, and program department to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors, and full auditable support documents.
    • Ensuring that a transparent and responsive procurement process is implemented and maintained.
    • Work closely with the Procurement officer to process PRs, raise RFQs, PO’s, and Contracts as per SOPs.
    • Routine communication, coordination, and planning with the relevant requesting staff/programs regarding the order and delivery of supplies.
    • Establishment and maintenance of the ethical professional working relationship with supplies
    • Maintain supplier information regularly purchased items and be informed of current local market conditions and ensure adequate documentation is maintained.
    • Support and provide the appropriate training for procurement and program staff as required
    • Manage procurement intern and procurement clerk.
    • Advance the logistics manager of procurement-specific issues or improvements.
    • Any other duties or tasks delegated by the supply chain officer or your supervisor.
    • Generate and /or maintain an IRC Pre-qualified vendor database and also Generate and/or maintain a comprehensive price list for goods, services, and equipment purchased by IRC.

    Key Working Relationships:

    • Position Reports to Snr. Area Manager and Supply Chain Manager
      Position directly supervises:
        Supply Chain Intern.
      Other Internal and/or external contacts:

    Internal: Supply Chain, Program, and Finance team.

    External:  Vendors

    Qualifications

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma in relevant field.
    • Supply chain / logistics qualifications highly desirable.

    Work Experience: 1-2 Years working experience

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    • Able to work in a high-pressure situation, solve problems and resolve conflicts.
    • Able to independently organize work, prioritize tasks and manage time.
    • strong interpersonal skills, able to coach and support others
    • Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
    • excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English
    • Advanced computer skills (MS word, excel, PowerPoint, and outlook.

    Language Skills:  English and Hausa

    Working Environment:  This position is located in Monguno and security situation is fluid and unpredictable.

    IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. 

    The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

    IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee (IRC) on rescue.csod.com to apply

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