CAREER JOBS & SCHOLARSHIPS: PURCHASING OFFICER AT MSF WaCA

MSF WaCA

📌 VACANCY NOTICE
Médecins Sans Frontières – West and Central Africa (MSF WaCA) is hiring:

🧾 Position: Purchasing Officer
📍 Location: Kano, Nigeria
📅 Opening Date: 26th May 2025
⏳ Deadline: 4th June 2025 (by 6:00 PM)
📄 Contract Type: Fixed-term, per Nigeria Labour Law

About MSF

🌍 Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is a global humanitarian medical organization delivering emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare — with no discrimination.

🛒 Job Purpose

Support effective daily purchasing and market assessment in line with MSF supply protocols — ensuring quality, cost-effective procurement for project needs.

🧰 Key Responsibilities

🔍 Analyze local markets, compare prices, and negotiate with suppliers.
🧾 Collect quotations (min. 3) with full supplier info.
✅ Verify goods received and update records.
🧮 Support admin tasks: POs, receipts, supplier database.
🏪 Deliver purchased items to storekeeper with proper checks.
⚖️ Ensure procurement transparency and fairness.
📈 Monitor inventory levels and supply trends.
🛡️ Screen suppliers for compliance and ethics.

📚 Requirements

🎓 Education: Secondary school minimum; commerce studies preferred
💼 Experience: 2+ years in supply chain or procurement
🗣️ Language: Fluent in English; Hausa an advantage
💻 Skills: Excel, Word, internet proficiency
🧭 Local Knowledge: Kano market familiarity
🤝 Competencies: Teamwork, ethics, stress handling, flexibility, MSF principles

💰 Salary & Benefits

Remuneration per MSF WaCA Nigeria Salary Scale (Level 5)

📥 How to Apply

Fill out the form and upload your CV and cover letter here:
https://forms.gle/VKiCSZ3z4CZQMjFYA
(Or scan the QR code on the official poster)

🛑 Deadline: 4th June 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Note: Late or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

⚠️ Important Notes

♀️ Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
🚫 MSF does not tolerate bribery, favoritism, or discrimination.
⚖️ Legal action may be taken against unethical recruitment practices.

CAREER JOBS & SCHOLARSHIPS

PURCHASING OFFICER AT MSF WaCA