Job Summary:
The ACROSS project aims to combat destabilization, radicalization and violent extremism in border areas of Benin, Niger and Nigeria while focusing on enhancing social cohesion, conflict resolution and improving socio-economic infrastructure access. The Senior Procurement Officer will plan, manage, and provide technical and operational expertise to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of goods to the poor and vulnerable according to CRS and PATRIP requirements. Your knowledge and experience will allow you to anticipate and manage procurement needs and challenges, and introduce improvement solutions, as you apply the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability. This position is based in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate fully compliant procurement systems and operating procedures. Assess effectiveness and efficiency and recommend improvements. Contribute to ensuring compliance with CRS procurement principles, standards, and policies, PATRiP and KfW regulations, and local statutory requirements, including those related to VAT, duty and tax exemption.
- Absolute mastery of PATRiP foundation and KfW Procurement Guidelines and the procurement-related elements of the donor’s contract documentation and approvals (i.e., the Separate Agreement and Financing Agreement).
- Coordinate with the program team to develop and maintain an up-to-date procurement plan with all quantities, quality and delivery requirements for goods and services. Provide pricing information to assist budget holders with budget preparation.
- Coordinate the sourcing process and perform various activities to assist with ensuring the best value for money: market research, cost estimates, solicitation documents, bidding process facilitation, supplier identification and research, quality and availability of goods assessment, negotiation, contract/purchase order and other documents preparation.
- Accountable transparency of all processes handled through ensuring a complete, accurate and up-to-date document trail of all procurement processes, vendor files, procurement and inventory database to assist with control and accountability. Prepare reports and facilitate document retrieval.
- Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailored individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports. Monitor and assess performance to ensure adequate capacity for successful support of high-quality programming.
Required Languages - English and Hausa, proficiency in any other local languages is desirable.
Location - Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good planning and coordination skills and ability to prioritize competing priorities effectively
- Knowledge of international and national procurement regulations and local market conditions.
- Experience managing construction contracts
- Knowledge of contract terms, as well as a proven ability to successfully complete purchase orders against specifications.
- Good analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions
- Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Good negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
- Good knowledge of various donor procurement regulations (e.g. KfW, UN, GF)
- Experience using Enterprise resource systems
- Proficient in the use of MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with database management systems (e.g. MS Access) is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration or other relevant field preferred.
- Full professional certification such as CIPS a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Procurement Assistant
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: All relevant CP staff making Procurement Requisitions, Finance, Logistics, Administration and HQ Global Procurement Team.
External: Suppliers, revenue authorities, customs officials, freight forwarders, transporters, consultants, donors, and peer agencies.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management/Procurement, Business Administration or other relevant degree.
- Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in procurement management with increasing responsibility, preferably with an international organization.
Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
What we offer
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
