Latest Jobs at TechnoServe

Job Summary:

• TechnoServe seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to assist TechnoServe Nigeria’s country office with Procurement administrative functions which includes sourcing key suppliers and negotiating contracts with vendors within the confines of organizational policy. The position under the supervision of the Operations Manager is a critical function of locating key suppliers, negotiating the company’s purchasing agreements and making sure their materials and products meet the company’s specifications. Additionally, this role being a member of the Operations department, will support office maintenance responsibilities while ensuring smooth office operations across TNS Nigeria.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
Procurement

• Facilitates procurement processes for projects as assigned and following set procurement policy and procedures. Initiates and facilitates shared office and programme procurements.
• Coordinate vendor acquisition, vendor database management and the creation of vendor card in line with the policy.
• Prepare request for quotes/proposals and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
• Support the Operations Manager to work with and guide staff members on procurement processes and purchases.
• Work with the Operations Manager to Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.
• With the Operations Manager, analyze industry and demand trends while supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Work with the operations manager to stir managers of the organization towards adherence to policies and procedures so as to achieve supply goals in a timely manner.
• Support the Operations Manager in providing innovative approaches for conducting frequent procurement policy and procedure training and updates to the country staff as required.

Asset and Inventory Management

• Ensure management of asset register of the Nigerian office, and regular update of the asset register to ensure compliance with donor rules and insurance coverage.
• Supervise the Management of office supplies and inventory ensuring regular update and physical count.
• Track and ensure the renewal of project vehicles documents including annual comprehensive insurance.

Security and Safety

• Assist the Operations Manager with Country Safety and Security Focal points in coordinating the country safety and security tasks.
• Support the preparation and drafting of any operations-related official correspondence.

Travel

• Guide the operations administrator in facilitating an agreed set of international and domestic travel requests for employees.
• Monitor and report through the Operations Manager vehicle routes and speed limit application.

General Operations-Second Level Supervision

• Provide supervision to junior-level operations team support staff such as drivers, cleaner, operations assistant to inform management decisions through the operations lead. Guide them to regularly comply with operational standards.
• Guide the Operations Administrator to coordinate staff meetings, prepare and disseminate meeting agendas and briefing notes.
• Supervise document filing and develop improved office administrative procedures.
• Draft correspondence including reports, processes and other administrative documents.
• Oversee the daily purchases and supervise the management of office petty cash.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Supply chain and Logistics management or other relevant social sciences-related fields.
• Possession of a procurement certification is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of work experience in office administration, logistics and procurement, organizing travels and other operational support responsibilities preferably with an international NGO. Alternatively, a master’s degree with at least 1 years’ of experience.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with a non-profit INGO organization is an added advantage in handling procurement responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High professional work ethic and integrity.
• Ability to reason objectively, clear strong and strategic communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Strong operational, analytical and supervision skills.
• Ability to meet demands of competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work both as a team lead and a team member.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to work independently on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with relevant software packages, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

go to method of application »

Job Summary:

• Working closely with the Senior Business Advisor, the Business Advisor will play a critical role in the Plastics Recycling Programme in Nigeria (PReP) by overseeing advisory services and conducting all program activities and training services to beneficiaries, while also facilitating formal and informal networking and linkages with various stakeholders. S/he will facilitate business linkages, gather market intelligence, and monitor performance. The tasks outlined below are the key responsibilities of the business advisor, however, the employee will be expected to perform any tasks that are necessary within the context of the evolving needs of the project.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

Project Inception Phase

• Provide support to short-term consultants during market analysis study which will include value chain mapping, enabling environment mapping, gender and social inclusion analysis.
• Conduct recruitment/enrollment of program beneficiaries using predetermined criteria.
• Assist the Senior Business Advisor and Project Lead in developing the detailed project work plan.

Project implementation

• Conduct or monitor the implementation of the project's digital strategy, ensuring beneficiary adoption and engagement.
• Facilitate training sessions for beneficiaries, monitoring attendance and engagement to ensure adherence to program guidelines.
• Provide crucial linkages between plastic collectors and aggregators, and between aggregators and recyclers.
• Monitor the recruited plastic collectors, aggregators, and recyclers to ensure they are operating within the terms and conditions of the program’s agreement.
• Participate in monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, contributing to the program's reporting and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure adherence to the program work plan, identifying and mitigating risks to successful project implementation.
• Collate feedback from the program beneficiaries through the program’s feedback mechanism.
• Embody and promote TechnoServe’s values, vision, and strategy, ensuring these are integrated into all program activities.
• Perform other duties in line with the evolving needs of the program.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree/HND in Business Management, Marketing, Business Enterprise, Project Management, or relevant Social Sciences/ Humanities related discipline with at least 3 years’ experience working with communities living on less than $2 a day in educating clients/beneficiaries on business development and marketing goals while nurturing relationship with relevant stakeholders. Alternatively, at least 1 year experience in a similar field with a Masters degree.
• Demonstrated ability in working with small and growing businesses for at least 2 years post NYSC as a plus.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, digital training delivery, and report writing.
• Ability to engage and advise a broad range of stakeholders, including senior management of private sector companies, donor representatives, and others;
• Demonstrated experience in report writing.
• Experience in the waste management or recycling sector.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Comcare and KoBoCollect is advantageous.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Required Languages: Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Proficiency in the local languages of Kano State is highly desirable.

Travel: At least 40% with a willingness to travel to these communities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experienced in writing excellent reports.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven skills with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of the use of Comcare, and KoBoCollect will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.