Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is looking for qualified candidates to fill the Procurement Officer position. 

Purpose of the Job:

To support smooth and cost-effective business operations by following and applying proper procurement procedures to procure and deliver cost-effective and quality goods and services on time. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive purchase requests from different departments and review requests to make sure that requirements or specifications are developed as complete and accurate as possible;

• Compile and categorize all purchase requisitions forms accurately and on a timely basis to ensure that all procurement requests are captured;

• Compile user specifications, prepare tender documents as per the specification, invite suppliers and compile summary of suppliers’ bid proposals;

• Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with specifications;

• Prepare payment documents and submit for payment;

• Communicate any claims to suppliers to ensure substitution for or return of defective items and shortages;

• Receive procured goods and services and check received items from selected suppliers are based on purchase order and according to specification;

• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of goods and services by suppliers, inspect and compare deliveries against specifications and purchase order to spot if there are any discrepancies; 

• Maintain records of purchases, materials and their substitutes, suppliers, supplier performance, prices etc. to help make informed decisions over the procurement cycle;

• Carry out research to develop and review classification of procured items based on the nature of the items (availability, cost, criticality etc.) and list of suppliers;

• Conduct market assessment to develop list of price range for comparison purpose;

• Keep track of the performance of key suppliers against established performance metrics;

• Carry out direct purchases within authorized limits;

REPORT TO: Coordinator, Procurement

DURATION: Contract Based

SALARY RANGE: Gross monthly salary of ETB 19, 157.00 -ETB 22,817.00 plus ETB 6,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 1,500.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidate’s qualification, experience and earning history

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• BA Degree in Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related fields

• 4 years of relevant experience

• Experience and knowledge of IFMIS, IFRIS is required

• Experience working with various donors is a plus Computer Literate

• Knowledge of Amharic is required

• Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous

How to Apply

Interested candidates should write a covering letter, explaining why they are interested in this role, why they are the right person for the job with a recent CV which should be sent to the following email address: HRM@ehrc.org

Please include the name and location of the position on the subject of the email.

Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and written exam

Deadline for applications:  Tuesday 2nd  of August, 2022.