Procurement Assistant at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Assistant

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.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2020.