Mercy
Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better
world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around
the world, we collaborate to put bold solutions into action – helping people
triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within, now and for
the future. In Nigeria, Mercy Corps operates in over 13 states focusing on key
thematic areas of humanitarian response, conflict mitigation and adolescent
girls’ empowerment.
Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better
world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around
the world, we collaborate to put bold solutions into action – helping people
triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within, now and for
the future. In Nigeria, Mercy Corps operates in over 13 states focusing on key
thematic areas of humanitarian response, conflict mitigation and adolescent
girls’ empowerment.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title: Procurement
Assistant
Location: Damboa, Borno
Title: Procurement
Assistant
Location: Damboa, Borno
Program
/ Department Summary
/ Department Summary
- The
Procurement Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the
highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the purchase of goods and
services. - The
overriding objective for all Mercy Corps procurement activity is the
prompt and effective provision of materials and services to Mercy Corps’
beneficiary populations in compliance with donor specifications.
General
Position Summary
Position Summary
- The
Procurement Assistant is responsible for facilitating the procurement
aspects of Mercy Corps’ logistic operation. - Working
closely with Program, Administration, Finance and Logistics the
Procurement Assistant is instrumental in supporting program activities
through his/her services.
Essential
Job Functions
Job Functions
- Daily
coordination of MC procurement activities - Printing
Purchase Requests (PRs) in coordination with Operations Manager and
Procurement Officer; ensuring that PR is given to originator for
appropriate signatures - Has
a full understanding of MC procurement policies and formats. - Collects
quotations and bids from the market for PR-s as assigned by manager – as
per Mercy Corps standards and formats; - Interact
with vendors during collection of quotations – explain Mercy Corps formats
and ensure that vendors will use the provided forms. - Ensure
fair competition and strictly adhere to MC procurement rules regarding
vendor relations as described below: - Interact
with vendors, in coordination with Operations Manager; coordinating with
Finance department to ensure payments are facilitated in a timely manner - Update
On-going PR Masterlist with all assigned purchase requests - Ensure
goods are received in accordance with Mercy Corps standards. - Prepare
the required documentation of supplies and transactions are completed to
MC standards. Updating Completed PR Masterlist with all assigned PRs. - Preparing
payments for all assigned procurements - File
completed transactions as necessary - Assist
the Operations Manager and office staff with procurement activities, as
required; - Assists
Operations Manager with asset management. Identify assets during the
course of procurement and notify the Asset Controller on receipts of
assets. - The
Procurement Assistant will conduct himself/herself both professionally
and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to
not jeopardize its humanitarian mission. - Other
duties as assigned.
Accountability:
- Accountable
for following Mercy Corps Field Procurement Manual, the MC Code of conduct
regarding procurement activities and MC Conflict of Interest policy.
Knowledge
and Experience
and Experience
- Strong
organizational skills - Ability
to interact effectively with international and national personnel - Good
computer skills on MS Office programs, especially in MS Excel - Capable
to multi-task and process information into action without any delays in
the program activities - Clear
understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential
Success
Factors
Factors
- Conscientious
with an excellent sense of judgment - Ability
to work simultaneously on multiple tasks - Willingness
and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people - Excellent
interpersonal skills - Ability
to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel - Good
spoken and written English - Computer
literate and strong organizational skills.
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV’s to:
ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org All
applications must include the position title in the subject line
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV’s to:
ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org All
applications must include the position title in the subject line
Note:
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and we are an equal
opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this
position.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and we are an equal
opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this
position.
Application
Deadline: 4th
September, 2017.
Deadline: 4th
September, 2017.