The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Procurement Assistant – Kassala Program Area will provide?

The Procurement Assistant in the Kassala Program Area will support the Head of Support Services by ensuring smooth operation of procurement systems for all Plan International Sudan activities in the Kassala PA. This includes managing the procurement process, ensuring value for money in agreements with vendors, and supporting the logistical needs of Plan staff and guests.

The position involves overseeing?

The role involves overseeing the procurement process, including market surveys, vendor management, and the distribution of orders and RFQs to suppliers. The Procurement Assistant ensures compliance with Plan International and Government of Sudan regulations, supports the planning and delivery of logistical services for programs, and manages procurement records for accountability and audit purposes.

Essential criteria for this role include?

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in procurement, preferably in a corporate, UN, or NGO environment. Strong written and spoken English skills, technical knowledge in procurement services, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office packages are essential.

Do you have what it takes?

If you have a background in procurement with strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, and are committed to ensuring transparency and value for money in procurement processes, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

For more information regarding the person and role specification, please click the following link:

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Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• At least a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in  Procurement preferably in a Corporate, UN or NGO environment.
• Excellent technical knowledge of general procurement services areas as indicated by the duties above.

Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Proven skills in the full range of general procurement services needs including analysis, procurement, market analysis, logistics, value for money, etc.
• Communication – excellent negotiation and influencing skills in multi-cultural contexts
• High-level competence in Microsoft Excel and other office packages
• An appropriate third-level qualification in business or procurement
• Commercially focused and a keen eye for detail with strong analytical & numerical skills

Behaviours

• Strongly drives performance forward in areas of the business for which they are responsible together with the team
• Balances future vision with practical delivery 
• Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
• Aware of impact on others and adjusting own behaviour accordingly
• Tolerant of difference - cultural sensitivity in relation to its impact on HR

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.