Procurement Assistant

The Organisation

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 know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

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

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity:

As the Procurement Assistant, you will support the implementation of key humanitarian projects, including but not limited to, child protection, GBV, and WASH interventions across the Bamenda Office, in line with Plan International’s standards and donor requirements. The position holder will among others:

1. Assist in the procurement of project materials following Plan International’s procurement policies and donor requirements;
2. Follow up with partner to ensure respect the procurement processes;
3. Ensure the timely and accurate distribution of procured materials;
4. Obtain and review supplier quotations, prepare bid analyses, and recommend suppliers for approval;

The Individual/About You:

The Procurement Assistant will ensure efficient and effective Logistics planning and engage proactive support to meet project needs and requirements in terms of procurement, achieving compliance to Donor, Grants and Plan procedures and systems - while upholding at best high standards of ethics.

To best meet up with your objectives, the below will be of key value to you:

1. Have a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Procurement and/or Supply Management, Administration Management or an equivalent university degree in a relevant field;

2. At least two (02) years of professional experience, including at least six (06months) to one (01) year in a similar position, preferably in an international NGO, or equivalent combination of education and experience;

3. Knowledge of donor regulations, including GAC, ECHO, WFP and/or other foreign government development/humanitarian agencies in procurement matters will be an added advantage;

4. Fair experience and knowledge on procurement and logistics procedures.

Please, follow this link to review the full Job Description: JD Procurement Assistant - Bamenda

Location: Bamenda

Type of Role: Project Contract for Twelve (12) Months

Reports to: Procurement Officer

Grade: Hay Level 10

Closing Date: October 29th, 2024

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

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. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.