Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) hereby invites applications from internal candidates – Staff or its Implementing agents for an internal vacancy:
Vacancy: Procurement Officer
Report To: Finance and Admin Director
Location: WEWE- LOPIN 2 Abuja
- Job Description
The Procurement Officer works under the supervision of the Finance and Admin Director to maintain the integrity of project’s procurement systems through conducting fair and transparent competitive processes. These includes drafting RFPs/RFQs, evaluation summaries, and memoranda of negotiation. S/he oversees the maintenance of the WEWE procurement office in Abuja.
In addition, the officer should be able to manage vendors by sourcing, registering/prequalifying, conducting site visits and carrying our general market surveys.
- General Responsibilities
Ensure high levels of transparency and accountability to donors and auditors in line with WEWE’s vision to be the most financially compliant NGO in Nigeria. Observe all WEWE and donor’s performance management standards and policies.
- Critical Competencies
Strong skills in the following areas: Project and vendor management skills; information management, administrative, negotiation and persuasion; planning and organizing; problem analysis; verbal and written communication and ability to prioritize and operate proactively.
- Job Requirement (Knowledge/Skills Competencies)
The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a related field is preferred.
- Professional certifications will also be an added advantage
- Experience in a finance/administrative/operations role (that included a procurement component) on a donor-funded project (with USAID experience strongly preferred).
- Excellent working capabilities with MS Office Suite
- Good interpersonal skills, honesty and commitment to excellence
- Knowledge of USAID regulations, subcontract procedure, and good administrative skills will be added advantages;
- Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are hereby requested to kindly send their CV and Cover Letter in one document to: procurementvacancies@weweng.org
