Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria.

The Global Fund Grant Cycle (GC7) is to ensure a coordinated and intensive effort to scale up the prevention, identification, and treatment of HIV in both general and key populations in Anambra state. The focus will be on facility and community-based approaches to reach epidemic control, and in addition, ensure improvement in the coverage of pregnant women on ART as well as target KP and AGYW programs.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

PROCUREMENT OFFICER: The Procurement Officer will develop, plan, and manage policies and strategies related to procuring supplies and services (in accordance with AHNI & Global Fund policies) in support of all AHNi offices and projects at HQ and State Offices, both domestic and international sourcing. S/he will participate in the negotiation of contract terms on a range of procurements and monitor delivery of exact specifications. With the Senior Procurement Officer, s/he will develop policies and systems for AHNi procurement at HQ and State office level, identifying what is procured locally & nationally. The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and manage the central procurement activities of AHNi with HQ and State Offices, including storage and delivery, train staff at the HQ & state level in procurement rules and processes and record keeping, monitor procurement processes and compliance with AHNi procedures at HQ and field levels. The Procurement Officer will implement sourcing strategies to support corporate and state objectives, providing AHNi with competitive advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• BS/BA degree in relevant field with 3 – 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in relevant field with 2 – 3 years relevant procurement experience.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in procurement.
• Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to:  AHNi-F&AJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Tuesday 5^th December 2023

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview