Website Save the Children
Job Identification: 2433
Job Category: Supply Chain
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: AO – M&FWFO (Surkhet)
Procurement Officer- Buying and Invoicing
The Opportunity
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Nepal and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and future we share. Save the Children expects that anyone associated with it abides by its Safeguarding and other Zero Tolerance Policies.
The purpose of this position is to support in day to day logistic and procurement activities and other support functions to run smoothly through field office operation. The role will include logistics support to district offices as well as of partners. S/he is also responsible for procurement related matter of the organization and facilitate the partners accordingly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute procurement of goods and services required for the organization following the guiding principles “Best Value for Money, Transparency, Accountability, Equal and Fair competition”.
- Manage online procurement systems (ProSave) and execution online procurement (Goods/Services and Consultancy Services) through ProSave online procurement System.
- Manage procurement reviewer on the ProSave Systems
- Manage/Upload invoice on the ProSave System
- Work closely Sourcing Coordinator in developing FWAs, agreement and contracts
- Close coordination with suppliers for timely receiving of supplies.
- Support on procurement of goods is in high quality, timely and cost-effective adhering to established policy of the organization/ PNGOs and at the field level.
- Ensure procurement policies including donors’ requirements are followed all the time and pay attention for making zero non-compliances.
- Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with vendors/suppliers.
- Work through supply chain model of procurement to deliver goods on time.
- Support program department on special events e.g. seminars, workshops, retreat.
- Monitoring and backstopping support to district-based partners on procurement
- Identify gap on partners Admin & Logistic staff and provide onsite coaching on ProSave.
- Any other duty assigned by line manager.
- Update the procurement tracker and report to line manager.
- Work in emergency situation in the region or as assigned as per full spectrum aspect of the organisation as well as being the leader in emergency preparedness and response for children.
- Support and necessary capacity build of PNGOs staff in procurement and Logistic and Support in preparation procurement plan to PNGOs
- Supporting Save the Children’s dual mandate of development programs.
- Keep updated him/herself about market dynamics,
Qualifications and Experience:
- 3 years’ experience in procurement management in reputed organisation (2 years for GSI group*)
Essential Skills:
- interpersonal communication and coordination
- Leadership & management
- Program designing
- Advocacy & lobbying
- Negotiation
- Resource mobilization
- Reporting writing and analytical skills
- Training, coaching, & mentoring
*GSI group include Female, Dalit Madhesi, People with Disabilities and other indigenous/minorities
Required No.(s): 1 (Nepalese Citizen Only)
Contract length: Fixed Term
Location: Mid & Far Western Field Office, Surkhet.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
About Us
The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Apply Before: 07/30/2023, 11:59 PM