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Procurement and Logistics Coordinator at Plan International


March 25th, 2020 at 08:45 pm

  • Company: Plan International
  • Location: Ghana
  • State: Ghana
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Logistics / Transportation Jobs in Ghana

Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crisis and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We employ more than 9,000 people in programme countries, working with over 85,000 communities. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for almost 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Plan International Ghana is looking for highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful persons to fill the position of a Procurement and Logistics Coordinator for three locations.

• Eastern Region
• Volta Region
• Wa

Job Summary

• To provide procurement, logistical and administrative support in alignment with Plan International’s Operations Manual to the Program Unit (PU) Offices.
• The role includes all procurement and logistical management, including the management of the facility and security of the Program Unit office.
• The Front Desk Assistant and Drivers report to the role
• Supervision of Janitors and Security Company
• The position reports to the Program Unit Manager.

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Key Responsibilities

• Processes the purchase and supply of goods and materials for the PU as per the Operations Manual (OM), local procedures and policies to ensure value for money is obtained at all times
• Ensures that all vendor details and requisitions are created and entered into SAP
• Processes requisitions, price comparison, purchase orders, goods receipt, purchasing history/records etc in SAP.
• Processes payment request for approval. Post/enters and post good receipts into SAP for processing.
• Posts/enters material stocks and inventory into SAP and process same.
• Assists in the preparation and processing of bidding documents for public tender offers to ensure a fair and transparent process for securing the services of consultants and contractors
• Ensures the effective allocation, utilization and management of vehicles for Plan’s activities as per OM, local policy and local Procurement Guidelines and Procedures with low incidence of vehicular accidents and reduced cost of repairs and maintenance.
• Ensures the adequate supply of utilities and maintenance of office equipment and machinery for the smooth flow of work in the office with minimum disruption of work outflow
• Ensures the effective management of stores to ensure the effective implementation of program activities with no reports or incidents on mismanagement of stores
• Reviews, update and maintain the Fixed Assets Register for the PU to keep and track all assets with no reports of loss of assets
• Assists in the preparation, update and maintenance of contracts to keep and track all contracts without any reports on program disruptions due to maladministration of contracts
• Ensures the office & its environment are well kept and maintained to facilitate the smooth flow of office work without any adverse disruptions
• Monitors and manages the team of Front Desk Assistant, Drivers and Janitors to ensure they perform effectively and provide the required support services.
• Keeps the Program Unit Manager informed of any initiative or difficulties related to the office for attention/redress for the provision of the required support services for program implementation.
• Fulfills Plan’s Safeguarding Children and Young people Policy at all times to safeguard and protect the child at all times without any reports or incidents of child abuse.
• Also fulfills Plan International’s Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy at all times.
• Produces and maintains an up-to-date supplier database and price list for easy access to the required information that would ensure prompt procurement goods and materials for program activities
• Ensures Plan’s offices and staff are insured to safeguard life and property at all times to ensure that staff work effectively without any fear of non-protection.

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Qualification Required & Experience

• A first Degree in Procurement or closely related field,
• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar position in an international organization similar to Plan International;
• Experience in knowledge and working with SAP system is a plus.

Location: Volta Region, Eastern Region & WA

Method of Application

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Title in the subject line and the preferred location (i.e Procurement & Logistics Coordinator – Eastern Region) to: recruitment.ghana@plan-international.org Closing Date: 30 March, 2020 • All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. • Qualified Ghanaian nationals, especially female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. Plan International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the protection of children and gender equality and our recruitment procedure reflects this. Selected applicants will be expected to comply with the child protection policy of the organization.

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