Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The aim is to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. In Tanzania it was officially established on 2005 and our efforts work towards creating environment where children’s rights are protected and sustainable development of communities through empowerment, leadership and ownership.

Good Neighbors Tanzania is looking for individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following role;

Position: Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer

Reports to: DOHRA Manager

Location:  Dar es Salaam

Contract Duration: 1 Year contract

The Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible to support procurement activities in accordance with organization policy and procedures. The Senior Procurement Officer must be aware of, and adhered to Good Neighbors Tanzania Code of Conduct and Ethics. He/she will have a calm, friendly and professional manner with a passion for delivery and procurement professionalism. He/she will also be capable to see through a task to completion with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist DOHRA Manager on all duties relating to Procurement & Logistics as may be directed by DOHRA Manager.
• Provide technical and management support with development of tender related documents, guideline, criteria, committees etc. based on procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide technical training to tender committee and management based on requirements and any updated procedure.
• Prepare monthly suppliers database including analysis of supplier performance and submit to line manager first week of each month.
• Prepare long term contracts of suppliers of goods and services with GNTZ.
• Conduct monthly meetings with P&L team for HO, AOs and FOs to ensure compliance, check procurement records and identify inquiries to be resolved in HO level and submit report to line manager.
• Review annual audit findings and recommendations relating to procurement and logistics issues and make follow up for implementation as recommended.
• Develop and/or assist in developing procurement policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Review, develop and set tools and systems for effective implementation and strengthening of P&L functions.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on procurement matters and implications of legislations requirements.
• Identify and facilitate a range of approaches that can be used to successfully achieve markets and deliver optimum value for money.

Qualification, experiences and competencies

• Bachelor degree in Procurement or related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in procurement, administration and related field and 3 years in senior management team.
• Experience in working with NGO
• Excellent communication skills
• An excellent written and oral command of English and Swahili
• Leadership skills, problem solving skills, creativity in decision making

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Honesty, integrity, transparency and professionalism
• Ability to multi-task, time management and adaptability to transitions Report writing skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimum supervision
• Analytical skills including ability to take analysis and price comparisons of multiple vendor quotes/bids.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement legislations, policies and best practices
• Competence in Ms Office applications, Ms word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Perform other duties as may be required

Application Instructions:

• All applications should be sent with enclosed cover letter (addressed to Human Resource Division P.O. Box 33104 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania), detailed curriculum vitae containing complete names and addresses (postal, email, phone), together with names and contact details of three referees to: E-mail: hr.headoffice@goodneighbors.or.tz.
• Deadline for application is not later than 12th February, 2022.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and emails.
• Good Neighbors Tanzania will not be responsible for transport or/and accommodation during the interview, there will be no refund for the expenses incurred.