Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

The Procurement Officer will prepare specifications, tender documents, and requests for offers for supply of goods and services to meet the program’s objectives.

S/he will maintain the asset inventory, coordinate closely with the field staff to ensure that equipment, supplies, and other materials are managed and distributed in an efficient and transparent manner.

Qualification Required & Experience

S/hewill report to the Finance and Administrative Director and must have:

•  A Bachelor’s degree or preferably a master’s degree administration and or professional qualifications in procurement;
•  A minimum of 5 years of experience with at least 2 year of which in a USAID funded program under contract; demonstrated leadership;
•  Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations are a must.

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)