Procurement Officer

International Medical Corps - Maiduguri, Borno

Posted: Jul 30th, 2019

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International Medical Corps is responding to the nutrition, food security, water, hygiene and sanitation, and protection needs of conflict-affected communities in northeast Nigeria, including the internally displaced and host community members.

Responsibilities

• To provide quality logistic support for all IMC project sites in Nigeria and to work with other members of the logistics team to develop and implement efficient logistical support systems for International Medical Corps (IMC) in a complex operation.
• Managing/supervising resources within defined boundaries, which includes people and assets.
• Providing professional procurement and logistics guidance and advice to managers as related to their programs.
• Participates in the development of procurement plans, strategy and supports operational implementation.
• Develops solutions to diverse and complex problems within organizational policy.
• Interprets and applies operational and specialist information in a variety of formats and from a variety of sources.
• Flexibility to anticipate and resolve challenges within organizational or divisional parameters, with moderate scope.
• Contribute to and provide guidance in operational planning.
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed at all IMC sites.
• Continue to support security risk assessments and support the development of appropriate security plans in a complex and fast-changing environment as related to logistics and procurement.

Minimum: B.Sc/B.A Experience: 3-5 year(s)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Expires: 05-08-2019

General Requirements

• A Professional degree in Business or related field.
• Professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (MCIPS, CILM or equivalent).
• At least five years’ practical field operations experience in Logistics Management with an international NGO in emergency.
• Demonstrated experience in managing as well as supporting/mentoring staff.
• Proven experience in establishing and implementing logistics/procurement systems, warehouse and fleet management.
• Good understanding of working with donor requirements (ECHO, OFDA, etc.) and prior experience in monitoring/managing budgets.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and negotiation skills. The ability to remain calm while dealing with conflicting priorities/work under pressure is essential.
• The ability to take the initiative and work independently as well work as a team player – supporting other departments is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral English) and the ability to write clear concise reports.
• Commitment to International Medical Corps’ overall mission and policies and experience of promoting gender equity and diversity and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of IMC work.
• Excellent Computer skills in Office applications including experience in working with automated Logistics Information Management Systems.
• Able to work in remote and logistically challenging operations.

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