Job title: Procurement Volunteer (Field-Focused) Job at Explore Humanitarian Aid Initiative
Company: Explore Humanitarian Aid Initiative (Explore Aid)
Job description: Explore Humanitarian Aid Initiative (Explore Aid) is an independent, registered non-governmental, nonprofit civil society organization based in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Our mission is to empower marginalized and vulnerable communities through evidence-based humanitarian and development interventions. We work across sectors including maternal and child health, WASH, education, nutrition, GBV, and economic empowerment. Our strategy centers on research-driven service delivery, community engagement, and sustainable development.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Procurement Volunteer (Field-Focused)
Job Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Volunteer (with travel and logistics support provided)Role Summary
- The Procurement Volunteer will support field-level procurement operations, including market assessments, vendor sourcing, logistics, and compliance with Explore Aid’s procurement policy.
- The role demands adaptability, resilience, and willingness to travel to remote and sometimes insecure areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct local market surveys to identify reliable suppliers and ensure fair pricing.
- Assist in collecting quotations, preparing comparative bid analysis, and documentation of procurement decisions.
- Ensure procurement processes are aligned with Explore Aid’s policies and donor regulations.
- Follow up on orders and deliveries, ensuring timely receipt of goods and services in the field.
- Build positive relationships with local vendors and negotiate favorable terms where appropriate.
- Identify procurement risks in field operations and escalate where necessary.
- Support the tagging, distribution, and inventory documentation of procured items.
- Keep procurement logs updated and assist with monthly reporting on field procurements.
- Coordinate local transport arrangements for goods and personnel when required.
- Work closely with program teams to understand procurement needs and plan accordingly.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum OND in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Excellent knowledge of local markets in Borno and willingness to travel extensively.
- Good negotiation, record keeping, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
- Must be based in or familiar with Maiduguri and surrounding LGAs.
Preferably:
- Experience working with NGOs in field procurement.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle or drive (with valid license).
- Familiarity with Kanuri or Hausa.
Expected salary:
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Job date: Sat, 24 May 2025 22:25:50 GMT