JOB TITLE: Procurement Advisor
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Background
- The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world. The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program, and maternal newborn and child health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.
Job Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant technical area.
- Three to five years’ relevant experience in procurement of goods and services with International Non-Governmental Organization especially in the health sector preferred. USAID experience a plus.
- CIPS – Chartered Institute Procurement and Supply Certification and/or membership a plus.
- Demonstrated experience working with high performing team required.
- Experience engaging with local and international vendors on procurement of goods and services required
- Knowledge of procurement using ERP systems is required
- Knowledge of the Nigeria public health sector environment a plus.
- Proactive, with a positive problem-solving approach and attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal and team-working skills.
- Fluency in English and effective communication skills are required.
Supervision:
- The Procurement Advisor will report directly to the Procurement Manager
Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:
- This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Deadline: February 23, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Procurement/ Purchasing |