American University of Nigeria recruitment for a Graduate Procurement Officer

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. We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates in the position below, this position is opened to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria:     Job Title: Procurement Officer Location: Yola, Adamawa Department: Atiku Center (SENSE project funded by USAID) Nature of Employment: Project Assignment Duration: Two (2) Years Summary of Position

• In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for Procurement Officer. This position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
• The Procurement Officer will report to the Chief of Party and be responsible for all project procurement matters working with the procurement committee. The position holder will also keep an up to date project inventory working with the Asset Management Assistant.

• BA/BSC/HND in Marketing, Purchasing, accounting, Banking and Finance
• Good Excel skills
• Good ICT skills to be tested
• 3 years’ experience in project procurement
• Experience in vendor analysis and selection