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Procurement Officer

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Maiduguri, Nigeria
Full-time

Administer FHI 360 procurement policy and procedures in accordance with donor guidelines and requirements.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Process purchase requisitions by reviewing budget allocation for adequate authorizations.
  • Review purchase request, check request and blanket/open orders for procurements.
  • Solicit quotes and bid information from appropriate vendors.
  • Coordinate the review and procurement response with the initial requestor.
  • Resolve problems regarding production quality, accounting discrepancies, rejection of bids or received products.
  • Serve as liaison between staff and vendor. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
BSc. in relevant field with 3 – 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Knowledge of procurement standards and practices.
  • Knowledge of FHI 360’s procurement policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge of FHI 360’s current purchasing software.
  • Resourceful in gathering and providing information.
  • Written, verbal, and organizational skills.
  • Relevant computer software skills including Microsoft office products.
  • Typing and data entry skills.
  • Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis
  • Ability to frequently interact with others handling problem situations with tact.
  • Or MSc. in relevant field with 1 – 3 years relevant procurement experience.
  • Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations (experience with USAID procurement a plus)
Job Function: 

Organization Info

Fhi 360

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1974
About Us
Mission: 

To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.

Why Work For Us?: 

We Believe…

…the key to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people lies in generating, sharing, and applying knowledge.

…sustainability comes from improving the capacity of individuals and countries to address their needs.

…in partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities.

…in approaches that address human needs as a whole

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 8 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 9 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Fhi 360
industry: 
Nonprofit