Procurement Officer at Jami Al Hakeem Foundation

Jami Al Hakeem Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008. The foundation since its inception has extensive experience in coordinating programme interventions across communities and various target audience including youths, women, girls, traditional leaders, etc.

The organization has vast experience in coordination, management and administration of development programmes that bring together a range of stakeholders, including state and non-state actors.

Jami Al Hakeem has also demonstrated experience in delivery of effective and sustainable programme aimed at addressing all forms of violence against women and girls including gender-based violence in Nigeria. It has also coordinated capacity building training for citizen participation in governance and ownership of policies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilites

• The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing J-HF purchasing activities, identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods.
• Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing J-HF’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Qualifications
Technical expertise, Skills, Knowledge, and competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration or related field
• 3 years experience
• Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in procurement software - may be advantageous.
• Knowledge of sourcing and vendor management
• Attention to details and organizational skills
• Knowledge of the Nigerian Procurement Law
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically)
• Good knowledge of Child Safeguarding, PSEA Policies, MHPSS and the concept of Do No Harm, and good at working with children and vulnerable people especial in emergency settings.

Other Key Qualities Required:

• Understanding your role and responsibilities as well as policies of the organization.
• Completing tasks assigned by the Management, or line manager.
• Keeping internal information confidential
• Willing to learn and participate in meeting and training programs.
• A willingness to work as part of a team.
• A high degree of professionalism and the ability to follow instructions.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter (PDF) in a single file to: hr@jamialhakeemfoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Or
Submit Applications in the Head Office at:
No. 9, Ahmadu Bello Way,
Jimeta, Adamawa State.

Note

• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability for the position applied.
• Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 2 professional non-related referees, where as 1 must be from the latest Employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Only applicants residing in Bama, Borno State, will be considered
• Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer.
• Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
• Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail; otherwise will not be considered.
• J-HF considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, age, marital status, or disability.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Due to the large number of expected applicants, J-HF will only inform shortlisted candidates for the written test and oral interview.
• For general information about J-HF, please consult: www.jamialhakeemfoundation.org
• Women and PLWDs are strongly encouraged to apply.