Job Vacancy at Action Aid International – Procurement Officer

ActionAid International is a leading antipoverty development agency working in over 45 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. In Sierra Leone, ActionAid works with poor communities and local partners in the Western Area, Kambia, Bombali, Tonkolili, Kono, Bo, and Moyamba called Local Rights Programmes (LRPs). The strategic objectives of ActionAid International is to work with poor and marginalized communities so as to strengthen their capacity to advocate for International and National policies that promote their rights to a world without poverty with a focus on the right to gender equality, the right to education and food security, the right to human security during conflict and emergencies, the right to life of dignity in the face HIV/AIDS and the right to just and democratic governance; all in the bid to eradicate poverty and injustice.

To effectively remain proactive and to achieve these program priorities, ActionAid Sierra Leone (AASL) is looking for qualified, experienced, and self-motivated person to fill in the below positions:

Position: Procurement Officer (1)

Location: Freetown

Job Reference No: PO/FREETOWN/2021/23/11

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Direct Report: No One

Duration: One (1) year (contract renewed annually based on performance)

Job Purpose: Key Role Statement

The Procurement Officer is responsible for processing purchase orders and invoices and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. The Procurement  Officer provides advice and support services in relation to purchasing processes and payment of invoices. This position will also be required to assist with other areas including fleet management and general administration duties

Main/Specific Responsibilities

• Processes purchase orders and invoices ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

• Provides client focussed customer service that delivers fast, timely, and effective support and advice to all staff with regards to purchasing and payment of invoices.

• Provides administrative support to the team and contributes to the implementation of continuous improvement in all processes.

• Undertakes other duties, as required

Person Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement or related field

• 3years experience

• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders to deliver excellent support service.

• Demonstrated experience working within a purchasing function of a Non-Governmental Organisation. Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work with minimal supervision to achieve desired outcomes.

• Well-developed time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and maintain strict deadlines.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computerized finance or purchasing system and other software applications including Microsoft Office.

How to apply:

• This is a local position, thus local terms and conditions of service are applied.

• Applicants should send filled application forms and scanned certificates to [email protected]  any other means of application will be disqualified.

• Please quote the Job Reference no. and address your application form to –

• The Head of HROD & Admin, ActionAid Sierra Leone,

• 1, Amis Close, Off Signal hill road, Wilberforce, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, particular consideration will be given to applications from Qualified Women!!!!!

Closing Date: The deadline for receipts of all applications is on/before 5 pm Friday, 24th December 2021

Due to the large amounts of applications, we receive, note that the interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only.

These are local positions subject to the ethos of ActionAid Sierra Leone