Fresh Job Opportunities at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a voluntary organization that provides worldwide humanitarian aid, relief, and development. The IRC was established in 1933 at Albert Einstein’s request and provides both short-term and long-term support to refugees and those uprooted due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters.

Currently, the IRC resettles refugees and assists them in becoming self-sufficient in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. locations. Since its foundation in 1933, the IRC—which is made up of first responders, humanitarian relief workers, experts in international development, medical professionals, and educators—has helped millions of people all over the world.

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the Fresh Job Opportunities at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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Procurement Officer

Job Specifications:

  • Full Time
  • Required Qualification: BA/BSC/HND
  • Location: Borno | Nigeria
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Job Description:

Candidates must have the following Description before applying for the Fresh Job Vacancies at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Overview

The Procurement Officer is a key position within the Supply Chain and carries responsibility for the integrity of the IRC’s procurement system. Supply Chain must be able to rapidly procure Program supplies, services, and equipment, whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit-compliant records. This individual will be responsible for carrying out procurement processes and activities at the Maiduguri field site, Borno state and provide support to the  Area Base offices in compliance with IRC and donor regulations,Attend all procurement committee meetings, Coordination with Finance, Admin, and programs department to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors and full, auditable support documentation, Ensuring that a transparent and responsive procurement process is implemented, maintained and advise the Logistics Manager of procurement-specific issues or improvements, ensuring that all Supplies, services and equipment required are delivered in time, establishment and maintenance of ethical, professional working relationships with suppliers, Maintain supplier information for regularly purchased items, and be informed of current local market conditions

Major Responsibilities

  • Ensuring that procurement is carried out in accordance with IRC and donor-specific policies.
  • Attend all the procurement committee meetings.
  • Coordination with Finance, Admin, and program departments to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors, and full, auditable support documentation.
  • Ensuring that a transparent and responsive procurement process is implemented and maintained.
  • Routine communication, coordination, and planning with the relevant requesting staff/programs regarding the order and delivery of supplies.
  • Ensuring that all Supplies, services, and equipment required are delivered on time.
  • Establishment and maintenance of ethical, professional working relationships with suppliers.
  • Maintain supplier information for regularly purchased items and be informed of current local market conditions.
  • Support and provide the appropriate training for procurement and program staff as required.
  • Manage Procurement staff and Procurement Clerk.
  • Advise the Logistics Manager of procurement-specific issues or improvements.
  • Any other duties or tasks delegated by the procurement Manager.

Key Working Relationships

  • Position Reports to The Procurement Officer directly reports to the Procurement Manager
  • Position directly supervises: N/A
  • Indirect Reporting:  Supply Chain Manager and Supply Chain Coordinator
  • Other Internal and/or external contacts
  • Internal: Finance and the Program Sectors
  • External:  Suppliers/Vendors

Qualifications and Requirements:

Qualified candidates must have the following Qualifications before applying for the Fresh Job Vacancies at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

  • Undergraduate or Bachelor University Degree, preferably in management, administration, or related fields
  • Work Experience: At least 3 years, maintain attention to detail, and coordinate multiple tasks to meet deadlines, Effective time management and organizational skills, Ability to multi-task, Team spirit and problem-solving abilities, Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel, and A good command of English language
  • Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies: Ability
  • Languages:  English Is Mandatory, and Hausa and Kanuri Will be of added advantage.

Admin Intern

Job Specifications:

  • Full Time
  • Required Qualification: BA/BSC/HND
  • Location: Abuja | Nigeria
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Job Description:

Candidates must have the following Description before applying for the Fresh Job Opportunities at the Vacancies Rescue Committee (IRC)

Scope of work: 

The intern will support the Admin department in the day-to-day management of the Abuja office. In this position, the intern is expected to learn and support the department’s daily administration routines and procedures while also focusing on the IRC’s overall mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Front Office Management:
  • Answer phone inquiries, and direct calls and provide basic organizational information
  • Greet, and welcome visitors and direct them to relevant offices
  • Receive mail deliveries, packages, and courier, track, sort, and distribute them to appropriate departments
  • Maintain visitor’s and staff registers

Administrative and Travel Support:

  • Perform clerical duties, scan, photocopy, and organize documents as needed.
  • Support with the processing of admin-related payments, liquidations, and tracking 
  • Support with routine office management.
  • Support with travel management activities – booking, tracking, payments, and uploading of support documents on online folders.
  • Any other duties or learnings as may be assigned by supervisors including but not limited to participation in IRC initiatives, taskforces, committees, and strategic planning processes.

Position Reports to:

Travel Officer and Admin Officer

Other Internal and/or external contacts.

  • Internal: Staff members
  • External: IRC visitors, clients, and partners

Qualifications and Requirements:

Qualified candidates must have the following Qualifications before applying for the Fresh Job Vacancies at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

  • Education: B.Sc/B.A or HND in Public Administration/Relations, Humanities, or related fields.
  • Good computer skills (Excel and word).
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • Work Experience: Approximately 0-1 year of relevant experience  

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong sense of personal integrity.
  • Strong ability to work in a team
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Thorough and organized.
  • Ability to multitask.

Method of Application

Qualified and Interested candidates should Apply by Clicking the Button below.

Deadline: Not Specified

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