Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children 

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

ROLE PURPOSE

The position holder will be responsible to support the program activities at the Country Office by organizing adequate acquisition of goods and services provided.

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Procurement Planning and Sourcing (15%)

• Stakeholder engagement in relation to procurement processes and planning

• Sourcing suppliers, assist in managing Tenders and RFQ's

• Assist in analysis, review and comparison of offers

• Maintain price list

Procurement Buying (50%)

• Conduct procurement process PR/PO

• Understand and apply procurement procedures relevant to its level

• Contract negotiation

• Due Diligence/Contracts terms and conditions, delivery times are respected

• Draft Comparative Bid Analysis(CBA)

• Ensure settlement of payments on a timely manner

Supplier/Partner management (20%)

• Collect quotations based on approved PR

• Contract management

• Supplier operation reviews

• Assist conducting appropriate market assessments upon the direction provided by line manager

• Maintain Supplier Database

• Review partner/supplier adherence to procedure & document management

Reporting, Monitoring and Tracking (15%)

• Maintains accurate and timely data entry

• Report on status of procurement to line manager

• Stakeholder engagement on delivery of goods and services

• Mediation through engagement with suppliers in case of non-delivery

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).

• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.

• Ensure that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/Experience Essential:

• BA Degree or Diploma in Business Administration/logistics Management, Purchasing/Supplies Management, supply chain management or related field.

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in INGO environment, involving in the procurement of both emergency and development programs

• Sound analytical and problem-solving capability;

• Ability to influence others’ behaviour through effective relationship building; through current knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, frameworks etc.

• In-depth knowledge of project processes, procedures, and systems

Qualifications/Experience Desirable:

• Experience in UN Or NGO environment involving in the procurement activities

• Experience in emergency procurement is advantageous

• Supervisory experience

• ERP experience

Languages Required

• Fluency in English language is essential

• Knowledge of local languages is a desirable

plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is November 20, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below THIS LINK

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.

• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found on http:// plan-international.org

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.