Procurement Officer – P1
2025-05-26T08:04:41+00:00
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organisation (LVFO)
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Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Transportation & Logistics
2025-05-31T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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Purpose of the Job
To efficiently manage procurement process from identifying suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services and disposal activities in accordance with the law while ensuring value for money is obtained and the organization’s overall operational success.
B. Duties and responsibilities
1. Draw up the LVFO’s Annual Procurement Plan and ensure its timely implementation,
2. Coordinate, monitor and assess implementation of procurement and disposal of assets, policies and guidelines and making appropriate recommendations,
3. Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners to ensure smooth service delivery;
4. Ensure adherence to the LVFO procurement and disposal of assets controls and procedures consistent with the legal and regulatory framework and ethical standards,
5. Monitor supplier performance, address issues, and implement improvement plans;
6. Plan and coordinate logistics, including transportation and distribution of procured goods in collaboration with program heads in the organization;
7. Identify potential risks in the supply chain and implement risk mitigation strategies;
8. Prepare, administer and issue approved contracts in a timely manner;
9. Assist User Departments to prepare Specifications, Statements of Requirements (Bills of Quantities) and Terms of Reference,
10. Prepare hard copies/electronically generated Local Purchase Orders for service providers
11. Prepare contract performance status reports, and maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement and logistics documentation; and
12. Undertake any other closely related assignments as may be directed from time to time.
C. Qualification and working experience
- Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration
• Possession of Professional qualifications in Procurement or Supply Chain management such as CIPS, NEVI or any other related Professional Body
• Membership or affiliation to a relevant National or International accredited procurement and supplies Professional Body is an added advantage.
1. Working experience
- A minimum of Five (5) years’ relevant practical experience in the specific field of procurement for Goods and Services in a reputable organization at a comparable level
• Experience in managing procurement for Donor funded projects is desirable
2. Desired key competencies
- Proficiency in specialized procurement and financial management software applications like SUN system, SAP, or Oracle Financials is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Desk Items (Advanced spreadsheet knowledge);
• Business environment awareness;
• Demonstrable management capabilities;
• Problem solving skills with high analytical and attention to detail capability;
• Familiarity with procurement software and inventory management systems;
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence others (Excellent interpersonal skills);
• Knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures;
• Capacity to innovate, and
• High level of professionalism and ethics.
D. Conditions of employment
The Contract period is for five (5) years renewable once upon satisfactory performance. The first term is subject to a six (6) months’ probation, before confirmation upon satisfactory performance.
1. Remuneration
An attractive Basic Salary package at P1 scale including monthly Housing and Transport allowance.
2. Fringe Benefits
In addition, this post offers attractive fringe benefits including an installation allowance paid once, plus gratuity paid monthly, a personal medical Insurance, life and personal accident insurance cover.
E. Eligibility
Eligibility is restricted to candidates from the Republic of Burundi and the United Republic of Tanzania.
F. Language requirement
Proficiency in English language is a necessary requirement. Knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage.
G. Age Requirement
Must be preferably not more than 55 years old
Draw up the LVFO’s Annual Procurement Plan and ensure its timely implementation, 2. Coordinate, monitor and assess implementation of procurement and disposal of assets, policies and guidelines and making appropriate recommendations, 3. Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners to ensure smooth service delivery; 4. Ensure adherence to the LVFO procurement and disposal of assets controls and procedures consistent with the legal and regulatory framework and ethical standards, 5. Monitor supplier performance, address issues, and implement improvement plans; 6. Plan and coordinate logistics, including transportation and distribution of procured goods in collaboration with program heads in the organization; 7. Identify potential risks in the supply chain and implement risk mitigation strategies; 8. Prepare, administer and issue approved contracts in a timely manner; 9. Assist User Departments to prepare Specifications, Statements of Requirements (Bills of Quantities) and Terms of Reference, 10. Prepare hard copies/electronically generated Local Purchase Orders for service providers 11. Prepare contract performance status reports, and maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement and logistics documentation; and 12. Undertake any other closely related assignments as may be directed from time to time.
Proficiency in specialized procurement and financial management software applications like SUN system, SAP, or Oracle Financials is essential • Proficiency in Microsoft Desk Items (Advanced spreadsheet knowledge); • Business environment awareness; • Demonstrable management capabilities; • Problem solving skills with high analytical and attention to detail capability; • Familiarity with procurement software and inventory management systems; • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence others (Excellent interpersonal skills); • Knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures; • Capacity to innovate, and • High level of professionalism and ethics.
Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration • Possession of Professional qualifications in Procurement or Supply Chain management such as CIPS, NEVI or any other related Professional Body • Membership or affiliation to a relevant National or International accredited procurement and supplies Professional Body is an added advantage. 1. Working experience A minimum of Five (5) years’ relevant practical experience in the specific field of procurement for Goods and Services in a reputable organization at a comparable level • Experience in managing procurement for Donor funded projects is desirable
JOB-68342099e058b
Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer – P1
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organisation (LVFO)
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, May 31 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the Job
To efficiently manage procurement process from identifying suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services and disposal activities in accordance with the law while ensuring value for money is obtained and the organization’s overall operational success.
B. Duties and responsibilities
1. Draw up the LVFO’s Annual Procurement Plan and ensure its timely implementation,
2. Coordinate, monitor and assess implementation of procurement and disposal of assets, policies and guidelines and making appropriate recommendations,
3. Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners to ensure smooth service delivery;
4. Ensure adherence to the LVFO procurement and disposal of assets controls and procedures consistent with the legal and regulatory framework and ethical standards,
5. Monitor supplier performance, address issues, and implement improvement plans;
6. Plan and coordinate logistics, including transportation and distribution of procured goods in collaboration with program heads in the organization;
7. Identify potential risks in the supply chain and implement risk mitigation strategies;
8. Prepare, administer and issue approved contracts in a timely manner;
9. Assist User Departments to prepare Specifications, Statements of Requirements (Bills of Quantities) and Terms of Reference,
10. Prepare hard copies/electronically generated Local Purchase Orders for service providers
11. Prepare contract performance status reports, and maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement and logistics documentation; and
12. Undertake any other closely related assignments as may be directed from time to time.
C. Qualification and working experience
- Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration
• Possession of Professional qualifications in Procurement or Supply Chain management such as CIPS, NEVI or any other related Professional Body
• Membership or affiliation to a relevant National or International accredited procurement and supplies Professional Body is an added advantage.
1. Working experience
- A minimum of Five (5) years’ relevant practical experience in the specific field of procurement for Goods and Services in a reputable organization at a comparable level
• Experience in managing procurement for Donor funded projects is desirable
2. Desired key competencies
- Proficiency in specialized procurement and financial management software applications like SUN system, SAP, or Oracle Financials is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Desk Items (Advanced spreadsheet knowledge);
• Business environment awareness;
• Demonstrable management capabilities;
• Problem solving skills with high analytical and attention to detail capability;
• Familiarity with procurement software and inventory management systems;
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence others (Excellent interpersonal skills);
• Knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures;
• Capacity to innovate, and
• High level of professionalism and ethics.
D. Conditions of employment
The Contract period is for five (5) years renewable once upon satisfactory performance. The first term is subject to a six (6) months’ probation, before confirmation upon satisfactory performance.
1. Remuneration
An attractive Basic Salary package at P1 scale including monthly Housing and Transport allowance.
2. Fringe Benefits
In addition, this post offers attractive fringe benefits including an installation allowance paid once, plus gratuity paid monthly, a personal medical Insurance, life and personal accident insurance cover.
E. Eligibility
Eligibility is restricted to candidates from the Republic of Burundi and the United Republic of Tanzania.
F. Language requirement
Proficiency in English language is a necessary requirement. Knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage.
G. Age Requirement
Must be preferably not more than 55 years old
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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