About the Role
Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative, the Nigerian partner of UK-registered charity Hope Spring Water, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Procurement Officer to join our dynamic team in Maiduguri, Borno State. In this role, you will play a crucial part in improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) across vulnerable communities by ensuring transparent, efficient, and compliant supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities- Plan and execute procurement activities in accordance with approved budgets, annual procurement plans, and donor guidelines.
- Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs), tenders, and purchase orders, ensuring proper documentation and competitive bidding.
- Identify, evaluate, and maintain a database of reliable local and national suppliers, prioritizing qualified vendors in Maiduguri and Borno State.
- Conduct market surveys, price comparisons, and negotiations to secure the best value for money without compromising quality.
- Manage the full procurement cycle from bid evaluation and contract preparation to order tracking, delivery, and acceptance.
- Ensure strict compliance with organizational policies, Nigerian procurement principles, and specific donor transparency and conflict of interest standards.
- Collaborate closely with programme, logistics, and finance teams to forecast needs, schedule purchases, and prevent project implementation delays.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, comprehensive filing systems, and detailed reports for internal monitoring and donor audits.
- Support logistics and asset management by verifying deliveries, checking quality, and facilitating the proper receipt and distribution of goods.
- Identify and mitigate procurement risks related to security, market fluctuations, and supplier availability in Northeast Nigeria.
- Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional experience in procurement and logistics, preferably within an NGO or humanitarian operating environment.
- Familiarity with donor-funded project regulations, public procurement principles, and local supplier networks in Northeast Nigeria.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills with high ethical standards and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and procurement management software.
- Fluency in English and local languages spoken in Borno State is a distinct advantage.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and NGO sector standards.
- Opportunity to make a tangible, life-saving impact on vulnerable communities through critical WASH initiatives.
- Professional development and capacity-building opportunities in a supportive humanitarian work environment.
- Health insurance coverage and generous paid time off.