Procurement Officers at Jhpiego Nigeria

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. In collaboration with some it's partners, Save the Children International (SCI), Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), Nigeria Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM), Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) and National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), will be implementing a USAID funded global cooperative agreement called the Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP).The program's goal is to contribute significantly to ending preventable maternal and child deaths (EPMCD) in Nigeria. The five year project which started in October 2014 will end in September 2019 and will be implemented in Kogi and Ebonyi States of Nigeria.

Jhpiego hereby invites applications from highly resourceful, experienced and dynamic professionals for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Abuja

Summary Scope of Work

• The Procurement Officer will report to the Senior Finance Manager and will be responsible for providing procurement support to the Jhpiego Nigeria Country Office. This includes sourcing, negotiating, purchasing and liaising with the wide variety of vendors/suppliers.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day implementation of the procurement systems and procedures. S/he will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager to ensure timely procurement and will proactively identify gaps and make suggestions for improvement.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide all procurement and purchasing support functions to the Jhpiego Nigeria Country Office which includes:

• Sourcing for quotations and negotiating for prices, terms, delivery and after sale services with vendors.
• Prepare basis for vendor selection and where necessary forward to Jhpiego Baltimore for approval of procurement at and prepare documentation for prior approval.
• Raise LPOs and forward to vendors/suppliers.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Work with Jhpiego staff to determine specifications for goods and services.
• Maintain/update procurement systems and records: implementing the procurement system identified by Jhpiego Baltimore.
• Assist in coordinating with Baltimore staff on approvals, shipments, clearing and deliveries to the office.
• Participating in evaluating, appraising and selecting pre-qualified suppliers/vendors.
• Work closely with the Senior Finance & Admin Manager / procurement committee to ensure timely procurement and proactively identify gaps and make suggestions for improvement.
• Assume other responsibilities, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience with at least 3 years in an International NGOs or International Development Agencies.
• Membership of procurement professional organisation (CIPS, NCIPSM, etc.)
• Knowledge of USAID regulations would be an added advantage.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills

• Experience working in a busy office
• Computer skills including demonstrated hands on-experience with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English
• Abroad variety of administrative, office management and computer skills
• Experience in managing teams and supervising multi cultural staff
• Be self motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.
• Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
• Pleasant, warm and outgoing personality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization.
• Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Application letter and a CV's as one single word document to: [email protected] The title/subject of your email and application should be the position you have applied for.

Note
All staff members of Jhpiego, regardless of the level of their responsibilities are expected to:

• Model the mission and values stated above
• Participate in the business development processes
• Contribute to the knowledge sharing and transfer process
• Make responsible decisions that result in time and cost containment and clear accountability
• Participate in multiple teams, adopt team spirit, take responsibility for action items assigned and provide feedback as needed
• Multitask, be able to manage competing priorities and be able to prioritize in order to meet program and/or organizational objectives
• Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview.
• Please note that any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.