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
More Information
- Job City Kwekwe