Procurement Assistant at Save the Children

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Procurement Assistant

ROLE PURPOSE: The Procurement Assistant is responsible for support to the Procurement Coordinator in processing field requests for procurement of goods and services.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Proven experience in relevant purchasing and administration
  • Experience in a similar role
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in providing assistance and support
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Strong results orientation and positive team player
  • Experience of providing definition of a clear way forward
  • Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
  • Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written
  • Commitment to Save the Children values

Contract Length: Fixed Term position until December 31, 2021 based in Iligan City

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

How to apply

Please follow this link to apply.

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