Procurement Officer at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Safeguarding Risk Level: 2
Position Status: Full-time, Regular
Supervisory Responsibility: None

Position Program / Department Summary

• The Procurement Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the purchase of goods and services. Theoverriding objective for all Mercy Corps procurement activity is theprompt and effective provision of materials and services to Mercy Corps’ beneficiary populations in compliance with donor specifications.

General Position Summary

• The Procurement Officer will provide direct operational support to the Maiduguri field and the Deep Field Offices from time to time based on the requirements and functions. Working closely with the Program, Finance, Administration, and Logistics teams. The Procurement Officer is instrumental in supporting program activities through his/her services.

Essential Job Functions

• Have a full understanding of MC procurement policies and systems; and be able to provide training to staff on these policies, procedures, systems and best practices
• Assist in regular procurement planning meetings and program activity reviews.
• Conduct tendering processes for procurements requiring Open tender processes.
• Regularly contract status reports using the PR Master lists and Contracts tracker
• Facilitate tendering processes as required, ensuring processes are transparent, provide value for money and are properly documented
• Ensure proper filing of all procurement dossiers and archive them for future reference
• Train and support project staff in procurement matters
• Negotiates for best purchasing package (in terms of quality, price, term, delivery and service) with suppliers and sub-contractors alike.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
• Work with the compliance team to ensure contract terms are observed by contractors, constantly making follow-ups and providing necessary amendments for contracts
• Ensure timely, and accurate payment processing and documentation of consultancy and works contract payments procurements
• Vendors and contractors' Prequalification for MC Nigeria for construction, and Consultancies ensuring that they meet the required MC Conditions and Legal standards
• Maintain appropriate databases to track and manage running contracts underworks, Consultancy and services within required threshold
• Handle all consultancy contracts, and processes and ensure that correct process is followed by requestor
• Ensure that correct documentation for procurement and contracts are completed and filed to MC standards.
• Any Other duties as assigned

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Security:

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning:

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries:

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly To: Senior Procurement & Contracting officer
• Works Directly With: MEL, Programs, Finance and Operations team and external stakeholders.

Knowledge and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or any relevant business field.
• 3 years experience in Procurement, Logistics and Administration management required.
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• Experience working with donor-funded program (USAID, FDCO, EU, private foundations, corporate grants etc.
• Ability to communicate in English and Hausa, another relevant local Borno language is an advantage.
• 2 years experience working in international relief or developmental organizations in logistics and administration, staff supervision and development, training, team building, finance & administration, donor relations, and inter/intra–agency communications. This includes working within the Northeast, of Nigeria.
• Experience in using SAP Ariba procurement system.

Success Factors

• The successful candidate will be capable of multi-tasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as we ll as high emotional intelligence, constructive mentoring skills and proven experience with capacity building. S/he will be committed to long-term program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community level. Successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and challenging environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority.
• S/he will be required to work with diverse set of people from different backgrounds, ability to communicate clearly and effectively with respect to procurement customers and stakeholders is essential to the success of this position
• Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions:

• The position will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State with travels to other locations within Mercy Corps areas of operations in Nigeria.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  21st August, 2024.

Note
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

• Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges.
• We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• Mercy Corps is an equal-opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have a sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all.
• We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, colour, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics:

• Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
• By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
• As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ([email protected]).
• Applicants should have their CVs and Cover Letters in one document addressing the position requirements.
• Female candidates who are qualified are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Note that Mercy Corps upholds a strict policy against accepting any form of bribe in our recruitment process. We prioritize fairness and transparency in our selection process