ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. 
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
S/he will provide a proactive and comprehensive procurement and support service to the Eastern Sudan Program Area Offices team as well as provide assistance on procurement processes and policies to ensure that the needed procurement services are in place in line with Plan Policies and Guidelines
This role will lead the procurement services for Eastern Sudan Program Area, under the Support Services Department, the person will report directly to the SSC and will work with the CO procurement team. The role is tasked to ensure quality and compliance with relevant corporate standards as well as GoS regulations and policies (VAT, Performa and Final invoices … etc.)

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

The Procurement Officer will report to the Support Service Coordinator and will work collaboratively with the respective Support Service team at PA level.

The Procurement Officer mainly focus on the following dimensions of roles:

o Responsible for general Procurement in ESPA offices
o Provide strategic and technical guidance on procurement activities that support the implementation of PLAN Global and Country Strategies.
o Maintaining a good working relationship with partners and vendors at PA level
o Overseeing all international procurement assignments throughout the Procurement Cycle, from planning to vendor performance evaluation, vendor selection, negotiate price to secure best value for funds expended, monitor on-going vendor performance and maintain performance Notes in procurement database and trackers.
o Lead Procurement activities of PA in Emergency contexts.
o Ensure that all procurement actions are undertaken in accordance with PLAN’s Procurement Principles and prevailing PLAN Policies and Procedures
o Find solutions to procurement challenges with internal teams, Country Office (CO) and other PAs, PLAN suppliers and partners

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key End Results of the  Procurement Officer position: 
 Update the vendor list regularly and register them in SAP 
 Assist on cleaning open items.
 Always implementing financial policies and procedures.
 Support in Arranging booking for outside meetings/conferences and workshops
 SAP vender master data and requisitions focal point.
 Support in Organizing, provision and monitoring administrative services.
 Ensuring payment of utilities bills (office telephone lines, water, mDSL P.O. Box, etc.) and cheques are collected and settled
 Sourcing/Selecting qualified suppliers.
 RFQ & Negotiation including negotiating best possible price, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
 Supplier relationship management, measuring & managing supplier performance (price, delivery, and quality) and identifying supplier risks.
 Assess business needs and prepare specifications, source vendor or supplier, participate in Discovery and decision-making processes, and coordinate approval process for larger Purchases.
 Arrange for staff on official trip accommodation 
 Maintain and report on the effectiveness of the procurement function using objective Measures.
 Booking for staff & guest is done in the appropriate location following with Safety and security advice.
 Arrange for accommodation (Hotel, Apartment etc... and meals for visitors as most appropriate.
 Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal Communication
 Area Support Service Coordinator: Regular communication on issues related to the procurement issues.
 Fleet/Admin Officer: Regular communication on issues related to the administration issues
 Programme Area Manager: High level of communication to report, seek approvals, sharing reports and views to strengthen the program areas and to ensure continues support for the procurement quality and compliance with Plan policies.
 CO Procurement Specialist, Support services including other supports function: Regular communication for better coordination, integration and team work to achieve inclusive integrated organizational strategy, objectives and goals 
External Communication
● Suppliers, Service providers: high level of communication to ensure timely and quality delivery of services and materials.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
● Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders   and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
● Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient Operations team;
● Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues;
● Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
● Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.
● Demonstrate understanding of Plan International admin and HR policy and procedures.
Desirable
● Able to work with little supervision in humanitarian emergency and development context
● Good interpersonal and team working skills
● Data management and reporting skills
● Computer and System knowledge, SAP, MS word and excel
● At least 2 years’ experience in administration and HR functions in INGOs
● Communication, facilitation, coordination and negotiation skills is required.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE
We are open and accountable
● Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
● Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
● Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
● Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
● Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
● Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
● Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
● Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
● Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
● Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
● Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
● Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
● Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering
● Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
● Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
● Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
● Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
● The position will be based in Kassala with some internal travels within Plan International Sudan – Eastern Sudan program area and other PAs. 
● To work under high stress.

Application link:- https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=54822&company=PlanInt&st=DE2FCA4A6E2C37114E6F29566F537EC99C2E3503 

In addition to the Motivation letter and your CV, please attach copies of your academic certificates, experience certificates, and either your passport or your national ID card. These documents are required to complete the review of your application.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply