Admin/Procurement Officer at Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) Nigeria

Admin/Procurement Officer at Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) Nigeria
Stakeholder Democracy Network is an International non-governmental organization that helps facilitate community development from a right- based perspective. SDN is currently working in the Niger Delta where it is trying to help the communities affected by the oil exploitation to challenge the resource curse. SDN has identified seven spotlight issues that represe8nt significant long held grievances and acute problems. They are: Oil Spills, Gas Flaring, Energy Justice, Democratisation, Responsive Governance, Women's Rights and Urban Justice. SDN is currently advertising for the following position to work on an 18 month project aimed at reducing mass violence within the Niger Delta. All successful candidates will be based in our Nigerian Office, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

SDN is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Position: Admin/Procurement Officer 
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State 

Description
An Admin and Procurement Officer is required at Citizens Direct Network, (NGO) an equal opportunity employer based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
CDN helps communities, especially those in the global South where big businesses' impacts are greatest, to communicate and negotiate with other stakeholders whose investments and operations affects their lives, livelihoods and environment.

Key responsibilities

• To assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards.
• Implement cost reduction measures in all aspects of transactions and activities.
• Lead the tactical and strategic functions of Purchasing including material planning, negotiations, vendor relationships, inventory and infrastructure to support the needs of the organization.
• Manage the daily supply chain management of goods required to meet organizational demands.
• Drive an on time delivery program that promotes high performing vendors.
• Provide updated pricing model development that accounts for both the current
• Develop systems and practices that promote extraordinary results of Purchasing that sup port efficiencies throughout the supply chain.
• Encourage development and execution of strategic cost-saving ideas. Oversee inventory control, mitigate inventory risk, review variances and identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy.
• Administer employment agreements.
• Verify and report on benefits payments.
• Maintain the leave management system
• Prepare payroll
• Supervise administrative services within the office
• Manage the filing, storage and security of documents
• Respond to inquiries
• Manage the repair and maintenance of computer and office equipment
• Maintain insurance coverage's.
• Supervise customer services and respond to customer inquiries
• Assist with preparation of Bylaws.
• Assist With preparation and advertising of contract documents and administer contracts
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Candidate should possess B.Sc or HND in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management and Economics.
• Not less than 3 years post qualification experience in the NGO sector.
• Experience with US reporting. procurement standards is an added advantage.
• Must be a team player, possess excellent communication and writing skills and should be able to show characteristics of integrity and commitment to work.
• Other Essential skills needed:
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Rigorous analytical skills and working with little or no supervision
• Proven writing and research skills
• A positive problem solving approach.

Remuneration
Commensurate with experience and education.

Application Closing Date 
23rd September, 2013

How to Apply 
Interested and qualified candidates should send brief covering letter and curriculum vitae to Daniel Bob- Manuel Admin Officer, SDN at: daniel@stakeholderdemocracy.org with a copy to the email: florence@stakeholderdemocracy.org using the position applied for as the subject line of the mail.

Note:
Your application will be acknowledged but only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence.
For further information on SDN, visit www.stakeholderdemocracy.org and www.stand.stakeholderdemocracy.org