Abuja Jobs at Chemonics International Inc. for a Procurement Officer

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development firm based in Washington, D.C (www.chemonics.com) seeks qualified candidates for a five-year agricultural value-chain development project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), to fill the position below:


Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Procurement Officer is responsible for providing effective support to the Markets II project by ensuring compliance with the project's procurement Standard Operating Procedures and related procurement policies.
• The responsibilities include ensuring procurement due diligence and support to the regional offices for procurement related requests.

• Liaise with the Admin. Assistant to identify service providers
• Prepare RFQs for distribution to service providers.
• Retire expenses incurred.
• Regularly update procurement unit’s vendor data base.
• Assist with procurement requests from regional offices (Lagos, Kano, Enugu and Niger delta).
• Regularly evaluate procurement policies and make suggestions for improvement where needed Location of Assignment: This position will be based in Abuja.
• Draft selection memos to determine suitable service providers.
• Filing procurement related documents according to provided procurement guidelines.
• Prepare and keep records of LPOs.
• Track vendor payments in liaison with Accounts unit.
• Request for invoices after job completion and following up on Job completion certificates

• The Procurement Officer shall report to the Senior Operations Manager.

• Degree or certificate is preferred.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience as a Procurement Officer.
• Excellent working capabilities with MS Office.
• Experience with donors and USAID is preferred.
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Good interpersonal skills, honesty, and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with project staff USAID Mission personnel and the general development and business community.

• The CV must include the names and email addresses of three professional referees which should include either the head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant's direct supervisor.
• Please specify 'the position' in the subject line.
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.