OXFAM in Ethiopia invites applicants for the following post.
Position Procurement Officer
Required One
Grade D2 National
Place of work Gambella
Duration Fixed Term, 6 months with possibilities of a contract extension.
Closing Date February 20,18
OXFAM PURPOSE: Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty
A new Oxfam Country Strategy was finalized in 2015 and a Country Operating Model in 2016. A transition process has been completed to amalgamate all existing Oxfam operations in country under one roof. A new operating model has been introduced for Vision 2020 and will be rolled out and embedded in Ethiopia over the next 3 years. A key component of this is the establishment of an Executing Affiliate (EA) to operationalize the Oxfam programme in Ethiopia, under the oversight of the Oxfam International Country Director. As the legally registered entity in the country, it employs in-country staff, is the asset holder, primary contract signatory with in-country donors and suppliers, manages finances and provides back office support and IT systems, and represents the Oxfam Confederation in country. Complementing the work of the Executing Affiliate are Partner Affiliates that provide funding (restricted and unrestricted), thematic expertise and influencing capacity.
TEAM PURPOSE: The Business Support team will be accountable for ensuring that all business procedures (Finance, Human Resource, Logistics and IT) are adhered to and implemented in a manner that is compliant with Oxfam policies, standards, and procedures.
In particular, the procurement officer as a member of the Logistics Team will provide a professional, business focused on logistics, delivering proactive solutions-based approach for resolving issues and ensuring that the operational business requirements are effectively managed to deliver organizational results, and support the achievement of program outcomes.
JOB PURPOSE:
The main purpose of the Procurement Officer is to work as part of the logistics team and serve as focal point for other field offices in Ethiopia programme in the delivery of efficient cost-effective and quality procurement services. Support programmes in the management of all responsibilities related to procurement, purchasing and customs clearing, notably developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers to achieve the best service, ensure Oxfam procurement is ethical, transparent and achieves value for money, and ensure timely processing of orders and payment of suppliers.
Key Responsibilities AND aCCOUNTABILITY.
1. Vendor relationship management
2. Procurement
3. Order processing
4. Others as part of the Logistics Unit
JOB REQUIREMENT
Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
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