Overview

Under the supervision of the Senior Procurement Officer, the Procurement officer will take responsibility of the procure­ment functions of SOKNOT Transboundary Landscape / Tanzania Country Office (TCO) and other Programs under TCO. S/He will be responsible for assisting the Senior Procurement officer in execution, implementing and managing the over­all procurement and related functions for WWF Tanzania. He/she will also require supporting the SOKNOT/Operations Unit in logistical support for fleet management. Fie /she will also liaise with the Field Office to ensure effective coordina­tion of Procurement standards and Implementation of WWF policies and procedures across all TCO and its programs.

Main Duties and responsibilities

• Supervise preparation of procurement plan, budget and control of resources of the procuring unit.
• Provide guidance and leadership in the project for procurement related issues
• In coordination with the Operations Manager, Senior Procurement Officer, Create policies for procurement activi­ties and evaluate all procurement requirements and recommends the most appropriate procurement procedures.
• Establishes and communicates purchasing policies and guidelines that effectively balance administrative burden, cost savings and risk/ability.
• Be responsible for tracking progress in reaching procurement related goals/objectives and deliverables.
• Support the functioning of the Procurement Committee and Evaluation teams.
• Ensuring that the procurement systems are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure optimal functioning of the procurement section.
• Ensure timely procurement based on purchase requests received from user departments and provide regular updates as stipulated in WWF SLA
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
• Any other duties provided by the superiors/line manager.

Required Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor degree in Supplies Procurement Management or related field
• Minimum of 3 year’s professional experience in procurement, supplies and logistics ideally with experience work­ing with government and NGOs.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels within WWF and other external stakeholder.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must include a complete Cover Letter & CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to the People & Culture Manager, via email to: hresources@wwftz.org by Friday 03^rd December 2021 at 4:30 pm. Indicate the name of the position & location on the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the interviews will take place in Dar es Salaam & Arusha.

Additional information, including Terms of Reference, can be obtained through web address: https://www.wwf.or.tz/jobs_and_opportunities/jobs/.

WWF is equal opportunity Organizations.