Mercy Corps is a leading international non-governmental humanitarian agency with a global mission to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

Mercy Corps Yemen would like to announce that the following position is currently open for recruitment:

• Position Title:  Procurement Officer
• Number of Vacancy:  1
• Duty Station: Taiz City
• Position Category:  Full-time    AND   Regular 
• Duration of Assignment: till 30 June 2024
• Deadline: 5 June 2023

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Operations Department provides key support to the entire country program in procurement, asset management, warehouse management, fleet management and facilities & office management for successful program implementation, Operations Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the support and services. 

Operations Department provides key support to the entire country program in procurement, asset management, warehouse management, fleet management and facilities & office management for successful program implementation.  

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Procurement Officer is responsible for overseeing procurement aspects of Mercy Corps’ logistic operation and working closely with Program, Administration, Finance and Logistics. The procurement Officer is instrumental in supporting program activities through their services.

Essential Job Responsibilities: (Example Section Below - Adapt to Specific Role)

• Daily coordination of MC procurement activities.
• Full understanding of MC procurement policies and formats. Assists, as needed, in training staff on these policies.
• Assist Program and operational personnel in regular procurement planning meetings.
• Assists staff as needed in creating clear and understandable purchase requests and other documentation.
• Collect quotations and bids from the market for PRs as assigned by a manager – as per Mercy Corps standards and formats.
• Prepare the required documentation of supplies and transactions and complete to Mercy Corps standards. 
• Assist in the maintenance of thorough procurement files as outlined in the Field Procurement Policies and Procedures.  
• Assist the program and office staff with procurement activities, as required. 

Security:

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Accountability 

• Reports Directly To: Procurement Coordinator.
• Works Directly With:  MEL, CARM, Finance, Operations, HR departments. 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 2-3 years of experience in large scale procurement.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel. 
• Excellent oral and written English skills. 
• High computer skills on MS Office programs, especially in MS Excel. 
• Strong organizational skills.
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities. 
• A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential.  

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Success Factors:

The successful Procurement Officer will coordinate procurement tasks to deliver successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with Mercy Corps and donor regulations. They will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other departments and interact effectively with international and national personnel both in a managerial and training capacity while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a solid commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The positions is based in ( Taiz City Yemen), and it requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. 
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. 
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

COVID -19 vaccination:

Mercy Corps Yemen requires all its team members to be fully vaccinated as part of the work requirement. Those who are not vaccinated will be required to get the vaccination if selected and offered the job.