Job Description

Job Purpose:

To handle and process all local purchases as requested and approved by the relevant budget holders in line with Concern’s Logistics procedures.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

Ensure that all procurement requests are processed efficiently and timely.

Ensure that Suppliers Requests (SRs) are received with full (adequately detailed) specifications of the supplies needed and that all sections of the form are adequately completed.

Ensure that all documents are approved by the appropriate, authorized person at the correct time.

Review Supplies Requests submitted, ensure correct procurement procedure is followed.

Prepare all necessary paperwork for requesting quotations, evaluating quotations and putting LPOs or contracts in place.

Ensure that requested goods and services are timely procured and delivered to final recipient.

Ensure that no unnecessary delays occur during the processes of requesting quotations, during the evaluation process or when putting in place a Purchase Order or Contract.

Oversee the collection and receipt of goods from suppliers, ensuring that the goods are of the required specifications.

Provide punctual feedback to budget holders whenever there might be delays at any point during a procurement process.

Assist in developing an efficient and effective supply chain, keep database of local suppliers and prices of frequently needed goods and services.

Carry out extensive supplier and market reviews and maintain a preferred supplier list in all locations of operation in Ethiopia.

Ensure that contracts trackers are up to date and that contracts are renewed in a timely manner.

Oversee the routine pre-qualification exercises, ensuring that the full process is followed in accordance with the procurement guidelines.

Prepare all tender dossiers to an appropriate standard, prior to all tenders as per the donor and Concerns guidelines.

Coordinate the import process and paperwork for items imported by Concern.

Periodically provide additional training to staff on procurement procedures.

Ensure that the process outlined in Concern’s Procurement Guidelines are followed at all times.

Maintaining a filing system in line with Concern procurement guidelines.

Efficient management of all documentation and paper trails in the Concern procurement system. When unsure seek assistance from the Systems Director, who will provide training as requested and in relation to new procedures.

Gender Equality 

Demonstrate understanding of Concern Ethiopia’s Gender Equality Strategy

Contribute to ensuring that Concern Ethiopia is a place where men and women are treated equally and with dignity and respect

Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender equality perspective into tasks and activities.

Emergency responses 

Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopia Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization. 

Job Requirements

• College Diploma in Purchasing, Supplies Management, Accounting and related fields with minimum of three years
• NGO experience in emergency projects is an advantage
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills and team player with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to work under pressure

Competencies:

• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for children.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefit package
• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)
• 20 days annual leave
• 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18weeks(unpaid) parental leave

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy via: ethiojobs.net  

• Please note that no need to submit your supporting documents.  

Only short listed candidates will be contacted  

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

 Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking. 

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.