Plan International Zimbabwe

Logistics & Procurement Officer

Procurement, Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. 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. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Job Description

Logistics and Procurement Officer

Location: Kwekwe Program Area

Reporting to the Administration & Procurement Coordinator, the job holder is responsible for providing administrative and procurement support services to the Kwekwe Program Area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accountabilities:

Support the Administration & Procurement Coordinator (APC) to manage relationships and processes relating to partners and stakeholders
Implements office risk action plans
Analyse and consolidate office requisitions
Liaise with suppliers and recommend an updated suppliers’ list half annually to the APC
Comply with Plan policy and procedure on procurement, storage, inventory, distribution and receipt of all purchases made
Initiate and review relevance of the purchase tracking and procurement processes for effective feedback and monitor procurement
Carry out regular field visits to verify delivery and usage of project material according to purchases specifications and implementation plan
Prepare procurement reports on time
Ensure all vehicles and motorbikes are registered, insured and licensed according to local regulatory legislation
Maintain an accurate and up to date motorbike and vehicle records
Pay all office rental and related costs in time. Ensure that Plan offices and premises are adequately manned and secured according to Plan’s policy
Carryout physical verification at least bi annually and submit updated asset registers
Promotes and abides by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Safeguarding Children and Young People; Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge:

Purchasing and Supply Management, Business Administration Degree or equivalent qualification
A minimum of 5 ‘O' Level passes including English Language and Mathematics
3 years relevant working experience at a similar level
Ability to interpret and work in accordance with laid down procedures

Skills & Behaviors

High level of integrity and innovative skills
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Excellent computer literacy skills particularly in Ms Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good report writing skills
Ability to work within a team

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. Plan International takes very seriously the responsibility and duty to ensure that we and anyone who represents us does not in any way harm or place at risk children and young people. In this regard, reference & background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan’s Safeguarding Policy.

This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals

Location: Zimbabwe (Kwekwe)

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date : 4 November 2020

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