Procurement Officer at BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania March 2022

Job Position Procurement Officer at BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania March 2022

BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania is part of a leading development organization that started its operations in 2006 in Tanzania, focusing on thematic areas of Agriculture, Youth and Women Empowerment, Food Security and Livelihood

BRAC International will implement an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood.

In preparation for the launch, BRAC International is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and selfmotivated individuals to fill the following position in BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania

JOB TITTLE: PROCUREMENT OFFICER (AD# MCFBMT-2205)

To provide efficient support and ensure success of the overall procurement & logistics activities in the MasterCard funded Project implemented by BRAC, while providing efficient utilization of resources in accordance with BRAC International Procurement Guidelines and Procedures

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To undertake procurement processes to acquire assets, goods, services and consultancies for the project
• Manage all procurement aspects pertaining to quality control, specification compliance, monitoring and verification of deliveries, plus timely delivery to the end user
• Ensure fairness in transparent bidding processes and effective competition, as well as best prices and best value for money in all procurement and logistics activities
• Establish proper recording and monthly reporting systems of all procurement activities inclusive of updated inventory
• Invoices submitted by suppliers, along with supporting documents, in respect of goods and services delivered or rendered are properly verified and submitted to the Finance Department
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to line supervisor for dissemination to stakeholders

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a degree from reputable institution in appropriate discipline including Procurement Management, Logistics and Supply, Operations Management, or Engineering
• Registered with appropriate professional body

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES  

• Planning skills including ability to work accurately and meet deadlines;
• Analytical skills: Ability to assess logistical problems and quickly develop realistic solutions;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Negotiation skills;
• High degree of integrity and honesty; and
• Computer literate with effectively use of basic applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Work experience of continuous practice of at least five years in procurement functions

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL

SALARY: Negotiable

JOB LOCATION: Dar es salaam, Tanzania

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidate needs to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at:  bimcf.tanzania@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# ………………. in the subject bar. 

Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 9^th April 2022          

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.