Procurement Officer

About the role

Plan International, an independent development and humanitarian organisation advancing children's rights and equality for girls, is hiring a Procurement Officer for its Afar Program Area in Semera, Ethiopia. The role supports procurement activities in line with Plan International's policies and donor requirements, including sourcing goods and services, managing procurement documentation and ensuring timely payment processing. It also supports fleet operations by handling vehicle maintenance and rental payment processing. The position is full time, fixed term, reports to the Supply Chain & Admin Coordinator and is graded C1.

Key responsibilities

• Run the end-to-end procurement process: requisition review, sourcing, bid analysis and purchase order creation
• Review procurement plans and donor requirements, flagging inconsistencies for resolution
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of all procurement and solicitation activities
• Coordinate with budget holders to confirm fund availability and validate specifications
• Help form tender panels and invite technical experts to evaluations following SCOM procedures
• Draft and manage contracts, monitor performance and handle renewals or terminations
• Process payments for vehicle maintenance and rentals, track service schedules and keep related documentation aligned with budgets
• Develop RFQs, RFPs and ITBs, coordinate bid invitations and facilitate bid openings
• Support evaluation committees, respond to supplier queries and maintain a database of approved suppliers
• Conduct market assessments and supplier evaluations

Required profile

• BA degree in logistics management, purchasing/supplies management or supply chain management
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in an INGO environment covering emergency and development programme procurement
• Experience in a UN or NGO procurement environment; emergency procurement experience is advantageous
• Effective oral and written English; knowledge of Afar is desirable
• Sound analytical and problem-solving ability and strong relationship-building skills
• Understanding of Safeguarding and Gender Equality and Inclusion policies and the Code of Conduct