Water and Habitat Purchasers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja Delegation, is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Water and Habitat Purchaser

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• Acts as a focal point for processing Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
• Ensures orders are delivered on time and items meet the specification required.
• Prepares each Purchase Order (PO) file according to ICRC standards
• Ensures all required POs are entered and properly closed in the database Field Supply System (FSS).
• Follows up final payment and settlements with the finance and Water and habitat department
• Assist the field Sub Delegations/offices in case of need or upon request by the Logistics Delegate (travelling to other ICRC sites in Nigeria, follow up of the filing for the ROs validated in the capital, etc.)
• Decides procurement mode in collaboration with Head of Purchasing Delegate and the requester: Local Procurement Request, Stock Requisition and Requisition Order to other sites, IT or admin stock.
• Liaises with Water and habitat department for the purchasing forecast

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree or equivalent higher Education Degree in Administration, Logistics, Purchasing or similar field.
• Additional vocational training in administration, logistics or purchasing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, purchasing, administration or similar position in commercial/Engineering or humanitarian sector.
• Advanced conversational and written English. Other North East (Hausa, Fulani) dialogue is an asset.
• PC literate: Microsoft office.

Personal Attributes:

• Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning, Responsibility & Autonomy
• Honest & Trustworthy.
• Negotiation, Communication (Ability to express views and ideas)
• Good knowledge of the local market.
• Capacity to integrate the ICRC logistic procedures.
• Flexibility and team playing within and out with the logistics department.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected]

Note

• Please clearly indicate "Water and Habitat Purchaser Abuja" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
• The deadline for the submission of applications will be the date above. Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.