Procurement and Logistics Officer at the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC)

The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is the first national institutionalised behavioural initiative in Africa supporting government and stakeholders to make behaviourally informed decisions and generate evidence for impact driven interventions in critical thematic areas (Governance, Health, Gender & Social Inclusion, Education, Digital & Financial Inclusion). The PIC is positioned to support the delivery of better policies and innovative solutions for high impact interventions across Africa. The PIC is an initiative of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), a leading think tank in Africa redefining evidence based policy advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement and Logistics Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Overview

• The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is seeking to employ a Procurement and Logistics Officer to support the efficient operation of procurement, logistics, security, and office management activities in line with PIC and donor policies and regulations.
• This role will ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services, implement security protocols, and manage logistics for staff and office operations.
• Additionally, the officer will oversee office administration, supervise inventory management, and maintain a clean and organised office environment

Job Responsibilities
Procurement Activities:

• Procure goods and services in line with PIC and donor procurement rules and regulations.
• Coordinate the review of procurement-related documents, and prepare pricing/bid analysis.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure prompt delivery of ordered items.
• Adhere to the procurement policy at all times and develop/maintain a procurement tracking tool.
• Maintain and update the inventory register.
• Supervise the Office & Facility Assistant to ensure the receipt and issuance of goods from the store are properly documented. Properly document PIC property issued to employees and frequently update the PIC Asset List.
• Ensure all equipment and furniture are tagged and listed in the inventory.
• Ensure office equipment insurance is in place and regularly updated.
• Support inventory verification.
• Verify the quality of goods and services against outlined specifications.
• Receive goods and services from vendors and other service providers.
• Verify and process all vendor invoices for payment.

Security Issues and Activities:

• Conduct security assessments and mapping for all PIC project implementation states.
• Provide daily security updates for staff.
• Offer security advice regarding staff travel.
• Liaise with security agencies within project states and at the national level.

Logistics Support for Staff and Office Operations:

• Coordinate flight bookings, and pick-up/drop-off to and from the office and airport, including lodging arrangements for staff and consultants.
• Coordinate ground travel logistics.
• Provide logistics support for workshops, trainings, and meetings.
• Ensure smooth coordination of travel protocols for special guests invited by PIC.
• Establish and maintain business relationships with hotels; negotiate and establish cost-effective rates for PIC-identified hotels after performing due diligence checks. Ensure all service contracts are up to date and in PIC's and donors' best interest.

Support Office Management and Administration:

• Ensure that office furniture, equipment, and facilities are adequate and in good working condition.
• Assist the Finance & Administration team in managing requisitions and updating the inventory.
• Supervise and monitor the use of office equipment.
• Ensure the office environment remains clean, orderly, and hygienic.
• Support the Administrative Assistant in ensuring workstations are available for staff, and that repairs are done in a timely manner.
• Ensure adequate space allocation for staff and resolve space-related issues promptly.
• Supervise general clerical duties, including photocopying, mailing, and filing.

Qualifications/Job Requirements

• Minimum BSc or its equivalent in Administration.
• Good oral and written English skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and negotiation skills, with attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
• Demonstrate maturity, discretion, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and manage workload effectively.
• Previous administrative experience in an office setting.
• Strong computer and internet skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other commonly used software. (Access database skills are a plus.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV on no more than 2 A4 pages (Minimum font size 10) and an accompanying covering letter of no more than 2 pages (Minimum font size 10) answering the following questions; What is your motivation for wanting to join the PIC? and What are the top three key attributes you would bring to the PIC? to: [email protected] with the Job Title as the Subject of the mail. 

Application Deadline 21st October, 2024.

Note

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• The company may be unable to notify every applicant of the result of their application.
• If you have therefore not been contacted within 8 weeks of the closing date, then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
• However, we may retain your data and contact you for future openings that match your skills and competencies.
• Equal employment opportunity statement: PIC is an equal employment employer.
• We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws