{"id":83194,"date":"2020-02-13T14:59:51","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T13:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=83194"},"modified":"2020-02-13T14:59:51","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T13:59:51","slug":"cuso-international-current-employment-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/cuso-international-current-employment-opportunity.html","title":{"rendered":"Cuso\u00a0International Current Employment Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cuso\u00a0International is a North American leading international development agency that works through volunteers to overcome poverty, operating in Nigeria for\u00a0more than\u00a060 years. We are\u00a0recruiting\u00a0to fill the position\u00a0below:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Procurement Officer<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Calabar, Cross River<br \/>\n<strong>Contract Type:<\/strong> Fixed-Term<\/p>\n<p><strong>Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cuso\u00a0International, a Canadian development NGO, is implementing a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) supported project in Cross River and\u00a0Benue States\u00a0called Livelihood Enhancement in refugee settlements and in Refugee Holding Communities in Cross River and\u00a0Benue States\u00a0\u2013\u00a0(B-LIVER) which aims to improve livelihoods, increase income generation and self-reliance through sustainable enterprise development for Cameroonian refugees and host community members in Cross River and\u00a0Benue States.<\/li>\n<li>This will be achieved\u00a0through\u00a0the implementation of\u00a0livelihood interventions covering vocational and technical trainings, setting up of farm hubs, entrepreneurship and business management, life skills and access to agricultural \/ livestock \/ fisheries production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reporting to the Finance and Admin Manager, the Procurement Officer provides procurement expertise and assists the organization to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements\u00a0to effectively meet\u00a0organizational and business objectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>General Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support\u00a0Cuso\u00a0International Nigeria in the development and implementation of innovative and sustainable procurement guidelines, procedures and policy;<\/li>\n<li>Request for quotes based on organizational policy and procedures;<\/li>\n<li>Prepare vendor comparison sheet to support the Procurement Committee in their sitting;<\/li>\n<li>Prepare\u00a0purchase\u00a0order with all specifications\/conditions, including withholding tax\/VAT exemption, approved by the Country Representative or designate and mail to vendors<\/li>\n<li>Development of Key Performance Indicators for new and existing suppliers and monitoring of suppliers;<\/li>\n<li>Provide oversight on monitoring of internal procurement systems and processes and ensure that compliance is achieved across the organization;<\/li>\n<li>Undertake, complete and assist in specific procurement projects and provide ongoing monitoring as required including working with budget managers;<\/li>\n<li>Provide staff with training on standard procurement systems and processes to a knowledge level relevant to their position;<\/li>\n<li>Provide oversight in ensuring that appropriate supplier selection\/bidding processes for selected purchase requests, and supplier and contract pricing validation for all purchase requests;<\/li>\n<li>Identify, mitigate and escalate procurement risks to enable the organization to meet its obligations and maximize business opportunities;<\/li>\n<li>Maintain and update procurement records and generate reports on procurement and contract activity to meet organizational compliance requirements;<\/li>\n<li>Undertake any other relevant duties as directed by the line manager; and<\/li>\n<li>Any other duties are completed in a professional and timely manner to appropriate standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Position Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide excellent vendor services and ensuring that\u00a0a professional manner is always maintained\u00a0with vendors;<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate systems that will help to maintain close working relationships with internal and external contacts as appropriate;<\/li>\n<li>Ensure queries are dealt with in a professional and courteous manner;<\/li>\n<li>Support a culture of quality vendor service in the organization;<\/li>\n<li>Consider service requirements and develop solutions to meet needs; and<\/li>\n<li>Resolve complex service issues and needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Requirements<\/strong><br \/>\nEssentials:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s or Master&#8217;s degree in supply chain management, Logistics or Business administration Economics or any related field<\/li>\n<li>3+ years of experience as a Procurement Officer with an International Organization;<\/li>\n<li>Punctual, organized, motivated, detail-oriented, multitasking<\/li>\n<li>High self-motivated and the ability to perform with minimum supervision, as well as within a team<\/li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to manage procurement across board and especially within an INGO set up<\/li>\n<li>Possess the energy and tenacity to conduct hands-on market searches<\/li>\n<li>Exhibit a sense of professionalism in conducting duties<\/li>\n<li>Have experience in bidding \/ tendering<\/li>\n<li>Excellent command of MS Office &amp; common applications \/ software (especially excel)<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication and negotiation skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Desirable:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3+ experience in supply chain management<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing methodology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To Apply<\/strong><br \/>\nInterested and qualified candidates should:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/curawebservices.mindscope.com\/CUSOIN04422_CURA\/aspx\/JobDetails.aspx?lang=English&amp;Job_ID=119\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Click here to apply online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>23rd\u00a0February, 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cuso\u00a0International is a North American leading international development agency that works through volunteers to overcome poverty, operating in Nigeria for\u00a0more than\u00a060 years. 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