Procurement and Admin Assistant at Lutheran World Relief
Job Overview
Procurement and Admin Assistant at Lutheran World Relief
Procurement and Admin Assistant
Lutheran World Relief
Lutheran World Relief, which is part of Corus International, has been present in Tanzania since 1963. Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to end extreme poverty once and for all. We are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. In Tanzania, Corus operates under IMA World Health. Our more than 800 employees around the globe are experts in their fields and dedicated to helping the world’s most vulnerable people break the cycle of poverty and lead healthy lives. Further details about the organization can be found at: https://corusinternational.org
We are seeking to recruit the following positions for a five-year USDA project that is designed to develop and transform small and medium enterprise (SMEs) poultry value chain into sustainable commercial business in Tanzania. The project will strengthen the feed sector and incorporating climate smart technologies; Improved animal health management practices; Capacity building in agricultural finance services; and strengthen of the extension and service providers.
The position will be based at the project office in Mbeya, Tanzania.
PROCUREMENT & ADMIN ASSISTANT
JOB ID-3563857
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Procurement & Administrative Assistant will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing administrative and procurement related activities. In addition, s/he will also be responsible for managing communication and front office related activities.
Qualification and Experience
- The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or equally relevant field preferred with at least two years of experience in working in procurement of commodities and services for a FCDO or other donor-funded projects preferred, ideally with experience in Tanzania
- S/he should have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and communication skills. Fluency in Swahili preferred, English is required.
- The candidate should have high integrity, have proven experience developing new organizational systems and tools required, she should have strong computer skills.
Lutheran World Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). For full Job Description and to apply for this position please visit our careers page on our website https://corusinternational.org or follow link below and send your application by November 30, 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
