LisaInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant job positions in their company. Interested candidates should kindly follow the job application guidelines below to apply successfully.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Recruitment 2023/2024
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Procurement Officer I
Job Ref: STS2023-003
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duration: 6 months’ renewable
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and maintenance of documented standards for procurement governance and procurement processes, which result in value for money outcomes and minimize procurement risk.
- Assist with the preparation of tender recommendation for approval under delegated authority.
- Assist with the preparation of tender recommendation for approval.
- Review proposed contract documentation and prepare contract documents for approval.
- Utilize Risk Management skills to ensure contractors and suppliers always have appropriate insurance/Work Cover/bonds.
- Promote excellent customer service. Identify, review and implement strategies to improve service, quality and efficiency.
- Maintain strong team relationships among colleagues and community groups, on a formal and informal basis across all levels.
- Ensure the security of the department properties and assets, and maintain a commitment to the care of all properties and assets.
- Manage contracts assigned to ensure compliance with specifications and service, quality and delivery standards.
- Assist the procurement management to develop and maintain organizational procurement capacity by providing training and support to staff with regard to procurement processes and governance.
- Provide operational support and advice to procurement management and staff in relation to procurement, contracting and contractor’s management.
- Establish and maintain a Contract Register of prospective, potential and existing sources of supply.
- Facilitate and coordinate best practice tendering and contracting.
- Review tender documents for compliance with standards.
- Facilitate expenditure reviews to identify opportunities to add value through improved procurement.
- Develop and maintain a reporting system, which measures the contribution of the procurement processes.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Purchasing and Supply or related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of CIPSMN is an added advantage.
- Good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to use Oracle Application.
- Good interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply
Application Deadline
6th February, 2023.
Note
- Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format
- The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
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