Procurement Assistant

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is part of the ACF-International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Assistant

Location: Monguno/Maiduguri, Borno

Position Overview

• The main objective of this role is to support the Procurement Officer in all procurement activities within the ACF Nigeria mission.
• Throughout the procurement process, he/she will prepare an collect all documentation whilst ensuring compliance with ACF procedures, liaise with suppliers on daily basis, assist in conducting market assessments, request quotations, evaluate supplier bids and follow up on procurement authorization, delivery schedules and supplier payments.

Specific Objectives

• Provide Administrative Support to Procurement Officer.
• Support Logistics Supply Chain.
• Supervision of Delivery issues.
• Reporting.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Purchasing and Supply.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Min of 2 years' experience in procurement and/or logistics position
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Professional level of English
• Ability to work in complex environment and can bear the work load

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international and/or health related NGOs.
• Fluency in one or more National/regional languages an asset.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to emai

Note

• To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line, or on the application envelope.
• Applications will be processed on FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis and any application received without these specifications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
• Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.