Procurement Officer Job at WiLDAF Tanzania

WiLDAF Tanzania (Women in Law and Development in Africa), is a pan-African women’s rights network dedicated to promoting and strengthening strategies that link law and development to increase women’s participation and influence at community, national, regional, and international levels.

It was founded in February 1990 in Harare Zimbabwe – following the NGO forum held within the context of the UN Decade for women- and, whose theme was “Women Rights and Development: Network for Empowerment in Africa”. Since then, the organization has established chapters in 26 African countries, including Tanzania, comprising over 350 organizations and 3,000 individuals sharing these objectives. WiLDAF has 20 years of experience and an excellent track record to advance women’s rights and their status in Tanzania. This is because gender equality is not only a fundamental right but also a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Procurement Officer Job at WiLDAF Tanzania

Our Focus Areas Of Intervention And Priority Programs:

Increased access to Justice for Women, Girls, And Other Marginalized Citizens
Reduced Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women And Children
Strengthened Women’s and Young Women’s Participation In Leadership And Feminist Movements.
Increased Access to Sexual And Reproductive Health And Rights (SRHR) And Bodily Autonomy
Enhanced Women’s Economic Justice And Rights
Strengthened Partnership And Institutional Capacity That Is Supported By A Good Governance Framework That Is Gender Inclusive And Sustainable.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Procurement Officer is responsible for the efficient coordination and management of procurement functions for IRC’s office.
The position holder will procure Program supplies, services, and equipment, whilst ensuring good practices and maintaining audit-compliant records.
You will ensure that all purchases of goods and services are done transparently, at the best available price, and in compliance with IRC and donor procurement policy and procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities will include;

Procurement Management

Receive and check for clarity and approval of all procurement requests from various departments. Procurement Officer Job at WiLDAF Tanzania
Support the country-wide procurements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Ascertain specifications, financial codes, and appropriate authorization on procurements.
Support to the field offices in terms of ensuring that all the procurements are conducted as per the approved procurement plans, as well as abiding by the different donor procurement guidelines.
Participate in tender evaluations and present the reports to the Procurement committee.
Support in tendering processes by issuing bids to interested bidders.

Reporting and Documentation

Maintaining and updating the procurement tracker regularly and sharing it on a weekly basis.
Review and update the procurement status update weekly to keep the program teams updated with the status of their procurements.
Ensuring a proper filing system through the use of the e-filling system for all procurement-related documents. Procurement Officer Job at WiLDAF Tanzania

Vendor/Supplier Relationship Management

Provide feedback to various vendors on their performance regarding order fulfillment.
Coordinating with vendors to ensure flexibility in terms of delivery while handling emergency procurements.
Dialogue with vendors to ensure compliance with quality standards as per the SCI standards.

Order management:

Regular follow-up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
Providing weekly updates to the various programs on the status of the procurement being handled at the country office through sharing the weekly status updates. Procurement Officer Job at WiLDAF Tanzania
Proactively track all orders issued out to vendors and ensure deliveries are made within the shortest time possible.

Education Other Skills Required

Bachelors in Procurement & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or any related field
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working in procurement, preferably in an NGO or development program.
Registered with the Procurement Engineers board.
Strong knowledge and experience in implementing procurement processes, driving contract compliance, and embedding buying best practices;
Excellent supplier management skills and a strong ability to hold suppliers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities;
Knowledge of policies and their compliance requirements in respect of Procurement and wider supply chain activity;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching; Procurement Officer Job at WiLDAF Tanzania
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks with competing priorities and simultaneously stick to deadlines, whilst maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers;
Excellent reporting skills, particularly the ability to quickly develop clear and concise delivery tracking, scheduling, or pricing while contributing to monthly KPI reports;
Willingness to undertake field travel as required and work in difficult environments according to travel environments;
Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluency in spoken and written English

Core Attributes and Skills:

The successful applicant will display the following:

Knowledge of generic procurement procedures and practices
Good collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who work
seamlessly across cultures, organizational units, and suppliers.
Knowledge and experience in procurement plans, strategies, market analysis techniques, procurement and contracting
Good negotiation skills
Excellent skills in conducting market analysis and sourcing strategies.
Able to work effectively in a matrixed structure
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Word and Excel spreadsheets; Outlook) Procurement Officer Job at WiLDAF Tanzania

Code of Conduct:

To uphold WiLDAF’s financial policies and procedures, staff code of conduct, and values at all times during your post with the organization. Acting as a role model in the course of your duties

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements are required to send their Cover letters and CVs to: cvs@kaziconnect.co.tz.

People Living with Disabilities (PWDs) are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an assessment

The deadline for the application is 05th February 2024