Procurement Assistant at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Webcruiter ID: 4264776665
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Full-time/part-time: Full-time
Employment type: Contract
Reports to: The Logistics Technical Assistant reports to the Logistics Officer.

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Procurement Assistant for our field office in Yola, Adamawa State in Northern Nigeria.
• The purpose of the Logistics/Procurement Technical Assistant is to support program activities in Yola, Adamawa State.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that vehicles are used and maintained according to Logistics Handbook and other NRC policies
• Prepare requests for quotations and source bids & quotations in accordance with NRC procurement regulations.
• Liaise with receiving units and suppliers to collect invoices and Delivery documents.
• Prepare the payment request, ensure a complete paper trail is attached, and submit to the Procurement Officer for verification.
• Maintain proper files for procurement documents (as per local filling procedures)
• Assist the Procurement Officer in establishing and coordinating routine processes and procedures for the Procurement department.
• Any other task reasonably assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• University Degree in a related field
• Knowledge of the local market
• Knowledge of local language (Hausa)
• Previous (1yr) experience working in a Logistics department (preferably NGO)
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications)

Personal Qualities:

• Handling an insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• A good sense of humour is an asset
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

We Can Offer

• Commencement: 1st August 2020
• Duration: 5 months (One-year renewal)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Grade level 4, Step 1
• Duty station: Yola, with occasional travels. Travel outside Yola is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
• An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract start.