Job Vacancies at Jhpiego Nigeria

Overview

• The Senior Procurement Officer supports the procurement team in ensuring efficiency and integrity of the processes for procurement of goods and services at Jhpiego’s office.

Responsibilities
Procurement of Goods and Services:

• Perform procurement functions for goods and services with utmost integrity.
• Prioritizes, evaluates, and manages procurement needs and opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement processes in collaboration with the Procurement Manager.
• Document all processes followed in procurement for references, audits and other third party reviews
• Provide coaching and mentoring for supervisees to perform procurement functions.
• Support in updating vendor’s database in line with Jhpiego’s policy
• Support procurement committee functions
• Ensure compliance with document retention strategy for the department.

Compliance:

• Support the Procurement Manager in sustaining compliance to USAID and Jhpiego procurement regulations.
• Support review meetings with all project procurement staff to review compliance and implement improvements and best practices.
• Conform to compliance indicators for procurement. Track and report against performance.

Sourcing:

• Conform to the established sourcing and procurement processes that promotes transparency and integrity.
• Enhance supplier relationships to drive sourcing & supplier initiatives to meet or exceed product quality, service & deliver sustainable cost reductions, while reducing or mitigating risk in procurement management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent related qualification
• MBA is highly desired
• Purchasing-related certifications will be an added advantage.
• 7+ years’ experience in procurement required; in USAID- funded procurement preferred.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and procurement strategies, tactics, processes, procedures, and systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools
• In-depth knowledge of USAID and other international donor regulations
• Experience supervising staff
• Ability to exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Adaptable, creative, collaborative and able to think strategically.
• Ability to lead in the face of complexity in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written)
• Able to work under pressure, take initiative and manage and prioritize work independently.
• Ability to travel to and work in state in which Jhpiego operates.

Remuneration
N772,300.18 - N833,232.03 Monthly (Gross).

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Overview

• The Project Driver will work closely with Logistics Assistant and State Admin Officer both at the Country Office and State office respectively to ensure that vehicles are properly used and used in line with JHPIEGO’s Fleet Policy. 
• He will also follow up and ensure that routine preventative maintenance schedules for the vehicles are strictly adhered to in a manner that will assure reliable transportation of JHPIEGO staff, assets and other goods.

Responsibilities
Vehicle Fleet Management:

• Coordinate with Country Office Logistics Assistant and State Office Admin and make recommendations and implement measures that will safeguard the JHPIEGO’s vehicles and vehicle equipment to enhance efficiency and reduce the possibility of theft or damage.
• Ensure that vehicle requests are well attended to.
• Receives all request for transportation for trips.
• Coordinate with Logistics Assistant/State Admin and ensure that all journeys and trips (no matter how short) are recorded using the Vehicle Log Book provided in each vehicle.
• Coordinate with Logistics Assistance and State Admin Officer to ensure Maintenance of a folder of Vehicle Log Books for audit purposes.
• Responsible for ensuring that JHPIEGO vehicles are clean at all times
• Responsible for using all vehicle management tools like, logsheet, vehicle checklist to monitor the usage, behavior and maintenance of vehicle.
• Be familiar with, and ensure adherence to the policies and guidelines in the Vehicle Usage and Maintenance Manuals
• Ensure that all travel planning procedures are followed by staff traveling in JHPIEGO vehicles and that all the relevant forms are completed
• Maintain a file for all internal vehicle request forms

Vehicle Fleet maintenance /Repairs:

• Be involved in the proper diagnosis of vehicle faults and recommend repairs.
• Responsible for ensuring that procurement procedures /documentation are completed before vehicles are released for repairs by workshops
• Constantly Monitor and provide feedback on the quality of service of outside garages used by JHPIEGO

Others:

• Drive JHPIEGO vehicles when requested

Required Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma, SSCE, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar position in the INGO sector
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Defensive Driving experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good negotiation skills
• Proficiency in use of computer and vehicle software
• Ability to travel at least 25% of work time.

Salary Range
NGN180,000 - NGN250,000 / Month