Role and Responsibilities:

The purpose of the Procurement Technical Officer is to provide efficient, and timely procurement of goods, works and services for the NRC Jigjiga area office Programme in compliance with NRC's internal SOP’s, regulations, and donor requirements. The position sitting within the Jigjiga Area Office Procurement team is to support the whole NRC Somali region operations. 

Generic responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, SOP’s, and donor requirement
• Implement delegated Procurement functions portfolio according to Plan of Action
• Conduct and follow up daily operational Procurement activities
• 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/Country Office 
• Support in development of SOPs as requested
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents in line with NRC SSD policy 
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the Procurement function

Specific responsibilities

• Day to day follow up and tracking of progress in CO Procurements 
• Ensure capacity building of Procurement staff country wide and transfer of key skills.

• Ensure electronic records are maintained in a systematic manner in line with NRC’s standard procurement procedures, providing a clear auditable trail

• Source appropriate suppliers in the local and/or international market for the procurement of goods and/or services based on specifications provided by the requesters.  

• Conduct regular market surveys and supplier pre-qualification for commonly procured goods and services, maintaining an up-to-date supplier database with key supplier information

• Establish and maintain good and professional working relationships with suppliers, service providers and contractors whilst strictly adhering to NRC’s anti-corruption guidelines, Conflict of Interest Policy, and NRC’s code of conduct

• Contribute and provide information to assist in the development of procurement related systems, procedures, and templates for all of NRC Ethiopia operations

Competencies 

Competencies are important for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

1. Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience from working as a Logistics/Procurement Officer or Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Fluency in English both oral and written

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

• Minimum 3 years in a similar position with relevant tasks and responsibilities

• Familiarity with the local Somali region markets

• Ability to independently analyse data

• Strong negotiation skills

• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines

• Service orientated 

2. Behavioural competencies 

• Strategic thinking 
• Planning and Delivering Results 
• Analysing
• Communicating with Impact and Respect
• Working with People 
• Coping with Change 
• Managing Resources to optimise results 

How To Apply

Application Procedure 

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through https://www.nrc.no/careers. Please attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials and work experience documents. Applications should reach NRC latest by 07 September 2025 at 5:00pm. 

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NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”