About Us
Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a Women-led, registered Nongovernmental, Non-profit Organization in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. BOWDI has been active in Humanitarian and development activities in the Northeast, especially in education, peace-building, advocacy, food security, livelihood, and protection. The organization has been registered in Nigeria since 2014 and has worked with state agencies like the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), State Ministry of Education, State Ministry of Youth and Sport, and State Ministry of Women Affairs (MWASD) to carry out its activities. BOWDI also partnered with several UN agencies, INGOs, and NNGOs in implementing people’s centered projects. For the past years, we have implemented several projects ranging from Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihood, Human Rights, Peace-building/Conflict Management, Gender, Reproductive Health, Protection (Gender Based Violence, Child Protection, and EORE), and Environmental Management (climate change, forest conservation, and waste management).
Over the years, we have received funding from the EU, USAID, UNWFP, UNDP, UNHCR, FAO, ACF, the German government, and Malala Fund directly or through other development and humanitarian partners.
Job Type: Full Time
Position Title: Procurement Assistant
Experience: 2 years
Locations: Borno (Magumeri & Nganzai)
Engagement Type: Contract
Position Overview
This is clerical and technical work involved in the volume purchasing of equipment, materials, and supplies at sites.
The Procurement Assistant will be initiating purchase requests and keeping track of the stages through which each order is routed until receipt and payment. The work also involves shipping and receiving responsibilities for materials purchased including filing damage claims and shipping out materials being returned for various reasons. Work is usually performed under general supervision by the Procurement Officer and requires the use of independent judgment and initiative while continuing to work within defined BOWDI procurement policies and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Receives purchases and check requests from throughout the facility, checks for accuracy, and forwards to university procurement office.
Maintains contact with vendors regarding orders and merchandise, new products, market conditions, and trends; coordinates purchasing from on-site vendors not associated with university procurement operations.
Receives, inspects, and distributes merchandise to appropriate individuals; files damage claims with freight companies or vendors.
Identifies minority firms as possible suppliers.
Prepares periodic reports related to purchasing, inventory control, and shipping and receiving within the local operation.
Conducts annual on-site inventory, prepares inventory listings to include the location and status of all equipment.
Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of supplies and equipment; conducts cost/quality comparisons prior to submitting requests to procurement office.
Confers with officials from all facility units to determine purchasing needs and specifications.
Obtains and updates information on open market and contract purchase prices.
Coordinates expenditure records with university accounts payable in order to assure prompt and accurate payment to on-site vendors.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures
Knowledge of record keeping methods and procedures applicable to purchasing, as well as some
Knowledge of the application of bookkeeping principles and methods to the keeping of procurement records.
Knowledge of supplies and materials utilized in office, technical, or maintenance operations.
Some knowledge of purchasing laws of the Nigerian purchasing rules and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with institutional officials and vendors.
Required Travel:
Willingness to travel 20% of the time to remote areas of the country.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
BOWDI’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Eligibility:
Kindly read the job description and criteria of the position you are applying and ensure you meet the job requirement.
Interested candidate should apply on or before 28th August 2023.
Female candidates are highly recommended to apply.
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