Overview

The Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) is a Tanzanian, non-governmental organization that is private, voluntary, non-partisan, and not-for-profit sharing organization, It is registered and incorporated under the Companies (Act), Cap. 212, R.E. 2002, as a company without shares limited by guarantee, it has been in operation since September 1995.

For more about LHRC, http://www.humanrights.or.tz

LHRC intends to increase its workforce by recruiting a Procurement officer as detailed below, qualified candidates are requested to send their details.

Position: PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1 post).

Reporting to: Director of Finance and Administration

Duty Station: Justice Lugakingira House, Kijitonyama Dares Salaam

Terms of Service: Full Time 2 and 7months

Contract: renewable,

Duties and Responsibilities

The position will involve but is not limited to the following areas of responsibility;

• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
• Participate in the preparation of Annual procurement plan
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
• Maintain list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development.
• Participate in the evaluation process of various tenders, Expression of Interests (ElOs)
• Submit Monthly Progress reports to Director of Finance and Administration
• Perform any other activity as assigned by the supervisor.
• A secretariet to the LHRC Procurement Committee,

Minimum Qualifications, Competency and Experience.

• Must be Tanzanian Citizen
• Degree in Procurement and Supply Management or related fields,
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• Two (2) years previous experience as a procurement officer or related position
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritizes, and manages time efficiently
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and procedures
• Goal-oriented, organized team player

General Conditions

The application should include the following:

• A well Detailed Curriculum Vitae which incorporates all contacts telephone/Mobile numbers, postal address e-mail and Physical address as well as a motivational letter.
• Certified Copies of relevant Certificates of Form IV, VI, University Degree, Academic Transcripts, Birth Certificates, and all other relevant certificates
• Full Names and detailed address of three referees (Address should include Mobile Phone(s), email and postal address.

Mode of Application

All applications should be sent to the Legal and Human Rights Centre through postal address or via email as indicated below.

Executive Director

Legal and Human Rights Centre

P.0 BOX 75254

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

OR

Email: lhrc@humanrights.or.tz

Deadline for applications: May 16, 2019. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a successful candidate may be obtained before the deadline. Therefore, kindly send the application as soon as you can.

Further considerations:

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further details & test / interview; if you don’t hear from us, consider yourself Unsuccessful,