Procurement and Logistics Officer at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN Project)

EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit/non-governmental organization. We respect and believe in the infinite worth of every individual. This is demonstrated through our developmental and humanitarian services to affected communities, equal employment opportunities, building and strengthening the skills of our staff, and ensuring qualitative and effective service delivery. EYN Projects does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or religion in our recruitment exercise nor in our humanitarian and developmental work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement and Logistics Officer

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full Time

About the Job

• The Procurement Officer manages and coordinates all aspects of procurement typically for the regional Specific and oversees the day-to-day running of the procurement department, purchasing of goods and services for the organization, managing orders and relations while ensuring the best value sourcing and value for money.

Main Responsibilities
The procurement officer has the following responsibilities;

• identifying the main types of goods and services that will be needed based on the current portfolio of programs and operations;
• conducting regular market assessments of best sources and prices;
• working with peer agencies and the private sector to identify new potential suppliers;
• maintaining working relationships with local suppliers;
• reviewing all purchase requisitions, verifying price targets, and ensuring that all specifications and requirements are clear and that all authorizations have been obtained;
• ensuring that all requests for quotes clearly present all specifications and requirements;
• receiving and reviewing all bids and preparing quotes summary sheets;
• tracking the status of each procurement request and updating management and requestors through regular procurement status reports;
• organizing bid committees if needed and ensuring they analyse bids in a competitive manner;
• coordinating with other departments to make sure purchase requisitions, supplier quote responses, and purchase orders are complete and clear; and
• providing support and training on procurement management to EYN Projects staff and partners.

Logistics:

• Provide support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and procedures
• Support management of logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement.
• Take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues
• Respond to a variety of technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries.
• Collect and compile data, produce reports and ensure information in order support to informed decision-making.
• Contribute to budget preparation, monitoring and revision for all delivery modalities, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in compliance with corporate standards
• Ensure proper management of all organizations asset.

Qualification and Experience

• HND / B.Sc. in Marketing, Business Administration / Management, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in above fields is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in procurement and managing procurement processes, preferably in a humanitarian and/or development context.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven capacity of management, leadership, and teamwork.
• Availability and Quality Assurance
• Good negotiation skills
• Knowledgeable and experienced of implementing procurement processes and driving compliance
• Strong knowledge of Donor policies compliance requirements in respect of Procurement and Supply chain
• Productivity and Efficiency
• The ability to multitask.
• Adequate problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills in English and Hausa
• Excellent reporting skills
• Excellent communication, diplomatic skills, and writing skills
• Computer proficiency (word, excel and internet)
• Good analytical skills, at ease with figures and data.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: For the application to be valid, EYN Projects only accepts applications with a cover letter