State Procurement Officer - SPIU at Delta Special Economic Zone Management Company FZC

The Delta Special Economic Zone Management Company (DSEZ-MC) is the managing corporate entity and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) driving Delta State's industrialization and economic growth. It oversees the operations of the state's major free trade zones, positioning the region to become a major hub for business, agriculture, and innovation.

We invite applications for the position below:

Job Title: State Procurement Officer (SPO) - State Programme Implementation Unit (SPIU) Under FGN / AfDB / IsDB / Assisted SAPZ Phase 2 Programme

Location: Asaba, Delta

Background

• The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has applied for credit from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) to implement the AfDB/IsDB Assisted Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme-phase 2 in partnership with the State Government and Private Investors.
• The State Government in partnership with FGN and AfDB is desirous of engaging the services of experienced and competent project personnel from the state public/civil service in the State Ministries or its Agency to fill the vacancy above for the phase-2 of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme
• Successful candidates will be accepted on secondment from their respective organizations and such staff will continue to receive salaries from their parent organizations and a monthly performance incentive from the programme.
• At the end of the project cycle, project staff will return to their respective organizations.

Main Responsibilities

• The State Procurement Officer (SPO) will be responsible for the implementation of the procurement of goods, works and services financed under the Project in close collaboration with the National Procurement Officer.
• The Procurement Officer would be responsible for the implementation of the state procurement activities in accordance with relevant National and Donors' Procurement Guidelines.

Reporting and Location:

• The position will be based in the PSIU but may involve occasional travel to NPCO in Abuja. The SPO will report directly to the SPC.

Qualification and Work Experience

• First Degree or Higher-Level University degree in Engineering, Finance, Management, Purchasing or equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong background experience in carrying out procurement procedures, methods, specifications etc.
• Knowledge {at least four (4) years} of international accepted 'best practice' systems, the Nigerian Procurement Laws and guidelines.
• Experience in working with Donor Founded Projects under AfDB, IFAD or IsDB will be an added advantage.
• Good writing skills and good Computer skills
• Demonstrate team spirit, good interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Interpersonal and time management skills.

Application Closing Date
16th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 10 copies of their Expression of Interest (EOI) applications, including one original and nine (9) photocopies,  properly sealed and clearly marked at the top right-hand cover "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF OFFICERS UNDER FGN/AfDB/IFAD/IsDB-SAPZ PROGRAMME." Each envelope should include a CV, Application Letter, and photocopies of relevant Credentials suited for the position being applied for.

The sealed envelope should be addressed to "The Managing Director/CEO, Delta Special Economic Zone MC-FZC" and submitted in the Submission Box, located at:
No. 24 Ogbolu Onwuka Street, (DSS Road),
Off Anwai Road, Asaba,
Delta State.