Procurement Assistant at U.S. Embassy

Job Title: Procurement Assistant (COR)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Type: Full-time

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria, comprising the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos, serves as a vital liaison to the Nigerian people. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is particularly pivotal in representing the Mission's interests in the southern region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Contracting and Procurement Office.
• Manage Procurement & Invoice trackers and process invoices efficiently.
• Act as the Sectional Occasional Cash Holder, overseeing local petty cash purchases.
• Offer administrative assistance to the Procurement Section, including document preparation and invoice processing.
• Conduct research on problematic procurements and resolve payment issues with vendors.
• Perform secretarial duties for the Procurement Supervisor and Contracting Officer.
• Ensure efficient file management and retrieval system for all purchase requests.
• Oversee the department’s expendable office supply needs and plan accordingly to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business Studies, Public Administration, or Sociology.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and hold a Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Background investigation and pre-employment medical exam may be required.
• Must be able to start working within six weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in clerical/administrative work in the purchasing field.

Skills And Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to extract complex data and generate user-friendly reports/spreadsheets.
• Proactive self-starter with a focus on improving program efficiency and customer communication.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel Spreadsheets & Power Point is required.
• Typing speed of 40WPM with accuracy is necessary.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the provided link.

Application Deadline: 21st March, 2024.

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