Procurement Officer (Trainee Program) at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE)

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is a not – for – profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that was founded in 2004 by Josephine Ogazi and Joseph Egwuonwu. WEWE started out as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) with the aim of providing scholarships and economic empowerment to orphans and widows in Okigwe, Imo State and has since expanded its aims and objectives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer (Trainee Program)

Location: Abuja
Duration: 1 Year Program

Overview

• The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is implementing a one (1) year Graduate Trainee Program for talented graduates of Higher Institutions to start their careers in the NGO sector.
• WEWE has a ‘Trainee Program’ where we offer on-the-job training to talented/award-winning individuals, who have no previous NGO working experience and would like to gain experience working on international donor-funded projects: e.g., USAID, US CDC & EU; and learning about NGO issues in relation to the position highlighted above.
• Are you a talented/award-winning person? then we are looking for you, we encourage you to apply.
• Do you have the following?
  • A Second Class Upper (2.1) and above or Upper credit in any Management Science Degree?
  • Are you currently working in a private firm?
  • Have you received awards for best staff or student?
  • Do you have an interest in transferring from working in the private sector to the NGO Sector, where you will gain experience working with United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/US Center for Disease Control-funded projects?
• If Yes, then we are looking for you, we encourage you to apply.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• S/he will assist to carry out daily procurement activities.
• S/he will assist in full compliance of procurement activities with WEWE rules, regulations, policies, and strategies.
• S/he will assist in the preparation of procurement plans and their implementation /monitoring.
• S/he will assist in organizing procurement meetings including preparation.
• S/he will assist to conduct RFQs or RFPs, and receipt of quotations, bids, or proposals.
• S/he will assist to raise the Purchase Request form for all requests.
• S/he will assist to ensure that the products and supplies are of high quality.
• S/he will assist to work with procurement team members to complete duties as and when due.
• S/he will assist to review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options.
• S/he will assist to create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers.
• S/he will assist to maintain records of the vendor’s database and other important data.
• S/he will assist in inventory tracking and updating.
• S/he will assist in administrative activities.
• S/he will assist staff in creating clear and understandable purchase requests and other documentation, as needed.
• S/he will assist to ensure that all supplies, services, and equipment required are delivered on time.
• Carry out all other duties or tasks as assigned by the procurement team lead or management.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or HND Degree in any Social or Management Science or a relevant field, from a recognized higher institution.
• Must have a second-class upper or first-class or upper credit or distinction.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years experience in managing similar responsibilities.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work long hours when needed.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technology suave i.e., ability to use social media handles, the internet, and to send an email, etc.

Salary and Benefits
The benefits of the trainee positions are:

• Salary between N50,000 – N100, 000 monthly to cover transportation costs, meals, incidentals, and pension.
• After a successful interview and performance evaluation, trainees are eligible to apply for full-time positions in WEWE subject to vacancies and availability of funds.
• Opportunity for in-house job certificated training(s) on the required position for NGOs including statutory compliance for NGOs, and resource mobilization for NGOs.
• A certificate of completion.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive Curricula Vitae and cover letters in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job, to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.