World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over two decades. World Vision has been working with urban and rural communities in all the 10 Regions of Ghana to improve provision of water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices and quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful persons to fill the above position.

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager
Job Location: Head Office, Accra
Annual Basic Salary: GH¢19,000 + Benefits

Job Summary:
To ensure items are cost effectively delivered, by appropriately and accurately performing and leveraging market analyses to support and facilitate commodity procurement decision.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Provide assistance in procurement negotiations to ADP/Projects with potential suppliers
•  Provide procurement operational support to other offices in the region
•  Partner with end users and procurement office ensuring clear specifications are identified during intiation of procurement metrics
•  Provide guidance on management and establishment of tracking and reporting of benefits and key internal and supplier performance metrics
•  Continuous communication of supply chain processes and initiatives to end users and stakeholders
•  Develop and strengthen professional relationship between WVG and its suppliers

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specification:
Educational level required

•  1st Degree in Administration/Commerce/Management + 2 years experience
•  HND in Purchasing & Supply + 3 years experience
•  Other: Must be Partly qualified (foundation level) + 3 years experience

Other Competencies/Attributes:

•  Good Negotiation skills
•  Communication and interpersonal skills
•  Working knowledge of MS Word/PowerPoint & Excel

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV to:

recruitment@wvi.org

Closing Date: 08 April, 2013

As a Child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.