Procurement

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 Procurement Officer will provide:

The primary responsibility of the Procurement Officer is to coordinate and support procurement activities across Plan International Sudan’s Offices/Areas in compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and national laws. This role ensures efficient and transparent purchasing processes, working closely with Supply Chain, Programme, Grants, and Finance teams.

The position involves overseeing:

The Procurement Officer is tasked with processing requisitions, sourcing quotations, purchasing items, and following up on payments. The role includes managing tenders, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations. The officer is accountable for ensuring adherence to procurement procedures and mitigating procurement-related risks like fraud and corruption. Additionally, the officer is responsible for procurement planning, monitoring, tracking purchases, and ensuring accurate data entry for reporting.

Essential criteria for this role include:

Candidates must have a BSC in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field with at least Four years of experience in a humanitarian/refugee setting. Experience in working with donors (ECHO, SHF, SIDA, UNHCR) and expertise in procurement and logistics management are essential. The candidate should also have experience with SAP or ERP systems, excellent negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to lead teams.

Do you have what it takes?

If you have a solid background in procurement and supply chain management, with strong organizational and leadership skills, this role is an excellent opportunity. Your experience in managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement planning will be crucial in ensuring efficient and compliant procurement processes within Plan International Sudan.

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Procurment Officer Job Description

Physical Environment Requirements for the Procurement Officer Role Include:

• Travel Requirements: The role requires frequent travel (approximately 50% of the time) to various locations across Sudan, including insecure and remote areas where Plan International operates.

• Security Environment: The post is based in Port Sudan, but the incumbent will frequently operate in an unstable security environment, characterized by ongoing insurgencies and civil disruptions, requiring adaptability to challenging conditions.

• Field Deployments: As the first line for deployments, the role involves deployments to remote program locations with limited resources, requiring physical resilience and the ability to manage stress in high-pressure environments.

Location: Port Sudan

Type of Role: Fixed Term 12 months Contract

Reports to: Supply Chain Procurement Coordinator

Grade: C2

Closing Date:  1st December 2024

*NOTE*

"This Position is for national Sudanese only"

Females are encouraged to apply. 

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.