• Position: procurement officer
• Position Type: Full time.
• Duty Stations: Taiz – School Food Project (Healthy school Kitchen).
• Duration of Contract: 5 months / The cost of work is lump-sum, non-incapable and the employee liability does not end except with the closure of the project.
• Supervision: Direct supervision of the Project Manager
• Dateline: 12-12-2024

I.    Background

The Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) is a nonprofit and independent NGO in Yemen .It focuses on improving the quality of Yemeni people’s life through well-planned and comprehensive projects in WASH, education, Food security & livelihood Shelter, CCCM, Protection  ,health and related activities that strengthen underserved communities in all parts of Yemen with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies.
HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people. Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of the Program’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. HDP defines the program’s commitment to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) of vulnerable adults, involving HDP Employees and Related Personnel. In recognition of the special vulnerability of children, also HDP affirms commitment to the welfare and protection from sexual exploitation and all forms of abuse of children, involving HDP employees and related personnel.
procurement officer will Mainly be responsible for implementing and evaluating all supply chains' logistical activities and procedures of the project in the planned time.

Summary of the Project

The School Kitchen project aims to provide healthy and proper school nutrition for male and female students. The project targets 15,000 students in 20 schools in Taiz Governorate - Salah and Al-Mudhaffar Districts and is funded by the World Food Program (WFP) and partnership with Haeel Saeed Anam (HSA).

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Project Manager, procurement officer, will undertake the following tasks:

Core Competencies:  

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the HDP’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of HDP.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

• Ability to frequently travel and work in hardship and non-accompanied locations.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Flexibility and ability to work in busy environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion.

II.    Education and Experience

• A university degree in management, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years work experience with NGOs in supply chain management, good knowledge of purchasing systems and knowledge of donor regulations and Tender and Bidding Yemeni Law.
• Computer skills in both Arabic and English Languages.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.