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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.

 

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.

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

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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Plan International is an international organisation or development which works in 51 countries across Africa, the Americas, and Asia to promote the safeguarding of children.It is a nonprofit organisation and is one of the world's largest organisations based on children, it works in 58,000 communities with the help of volunteers to improve how 56 million children live. The charity also has 21 national organisations who have been given the responsibility to oversee the raising of funds and awareness in their individual countries.

The organisation puts an emphasis on communities working together in order to address the needs of children around the world. The NGO focuses on child participation, education, economic security, emergencies, health, protection, sexual health (including HIV), and water and sanitation. It provides training in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and has worked on relief efforts in countries including Haiti, Colombia and Japan.

Plan International also sponsors the Because I Am a Girl campaign, which has published many stories focusing on the struggle of young women in the developing world.

Plan International was founded during the Spanish Civil War by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and aid worker Eric Muggeridge. When they witnessed the conflict change the lives of children, they founded ‘Foster Parents Plan for Children in Spain’, which would later change its name to Plan International. Set up in 1937, the organisation provided food, shelter and clothing to children whose lives had been destroyed by the war.

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0 USD Kwekwe CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Plan International

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.

 

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.

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

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

2020-11-05

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