Procurement Officer Job at the American University of Nigeria

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for:

Job Position: Procurement Officer
Job Locations:
 Maiduguri - Borno and Mubi - Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (Livelihoods Intervention Project)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment (Temporary)
Duration: Six (6) Months

Summary of Position

  • The Procurement Officer is tasked with the responsibility of increasing the efficiency of the processing of procurement related functions for the livelihood intervention project while following the livelihood project’s procurement guidelines.

Position Requirements

  • BA/BSc/HND in Marketing, Purchasing, Accounting, Banking and Finance with three (3) years’ experience in procurement and PR.
  • Possess specialized knowledge and expertise required for duties and responsibilities for the position
  • Familiarity with the Bank’s procurement rules and procedures and best procurement practices.
  • Knowledge of procurement strategies and methods and effective and efficient application of the knowledge
  • Experience in procedures in procurement of:services, works and supplies at regional and international levels
  • At least five years' work experience in executing functions in procurement undertakings or knowledge, preferably with AFDB funded projects and other

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and References to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng  

Note

  • The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Please indicate duty station you prefer on your application
  • This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
  • AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.