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Job Title:            Procurement Officer

Organization:  Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station:   Kampala, Uganda

About NRC:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent
humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises
across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance
to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee,
advocating their rights. NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes
to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding
sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the
lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities. NRC also
runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in
reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Job Summary:   The purpose of the Procurement Officer is to
provide the day to day implementation of the procurement function’s
responsibility.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·      
Ensure proper annual procurement planning with
stake-holders at the area office

·      
Maintain proper filing and record keeping as per
the guidelines set by the management at the area office

·      
Maintain and update supplier database at the
area office

·      
Prepare monthly procurement reports and submit
them to line manager

·      
Support all procurement process activities at
the area office with support from the logistics coordinator.

·      
Support the administration of resources so that
deliverables are achieved within set budgets, timelines and standards 

·      
Prepare and develop procurement reports as
required by Area office

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·      
The applicant for the Norwegian Refugee Council
(NRC) Procurement Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in
procurement/logistics or equivalent.

·      
Possession of CIPS qualification will be an
added advantage.

·      
At least two years’ experience from working as a
procurement officer in a humanitarian/recovery context

·      
Experience with procurement procedures and
regulations.

·      
Previous experience from working in complex and
volatile contexts

·      
Documented results related to the position’s
responsibilities

·      
Must be fluent in English, both written and
verbal

Personal Qualities

·      
Able to work with minimum supervision.

·      
Good Negotiation skills

·      
Good Interpersonal skills

NB: Shortlisting
will be done on a rolling basis, candidates are advised to apply ASAP.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join NRC in
the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 10^thJanuary
2020

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