Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organization working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all.

Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 8 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.

The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine.

CUAMM’s action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research.

CUAMM’s international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference.

Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects ‘with Africa’.

Job position: Procurement Officer

Location: Central African Republic, Bangui with missions in Bossangoa and Bangassou

Application deadline: July 26th, 2024

Start date: September 2024 *

Duration: 12 months

Family duty station: NO

Note: the NGO reserves the right to close the application process once the position is filled.

* The realization of the job position is subject to project approval.

Purpose of the role

In close cooperation with the logistics coordinator, the Procurement Officer ensures that all purchases related to project activities are made in compliance with the NGO procurement procedure, local regulations and donor rules and that purchased materials are distributed to the various project sites

Key duties

• To implement and document procurement procedures, including tenders, ensuring that all required documentation is available
• To ensure that each purchase is supported by the correct documentation
• To ensure receipt and delivery of materials and equipment from abroad
• To ensure that the peripheral project bases have the necessary materials, internet, etc. to be able to properly function
• To supervise the proper use of vehicles in terms of logbook, routine and extraordinary maintenance
• To oversee the proper use of staff’s internet fleet
• To participate in preparing and updating of the procurement plan
• To provide regular feedback regarding the progress of procurement procedures initiated
• To ensure the correct and regular transmission of required documentation through proper archiving
• To properly manage relationships and contracts with local and international suppliers
• To train and supervise national staff

• Previous professional experience in procurement in fragile countries and/or resource-limited settings, preferably with NGOs
• Excellent knowledge of the French language
• Knowledge of PRAG procedures
• Availability for frequent travel to bases in Bossangoa and Bangassou
• Adaptability and aptitude for team working
• Aptitude for problem solving and organizational skills

TERMS OF CONTRACT

Type of contract: collaboration contract

Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the job position, with possible increase based on professional experience and country risk allowance)

Rest days: 2.5 days for each month of work, for contracts longer than 4 months

Flight ticket: one return flight for the first collaboration for up to 12 months

Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs

Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for visa, professional registration, work and residence permits

Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it is generally individual, depending on the logistical situation and the availability of accommodation in the workplace

Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker

R&R: 1 week of rest every 11 weeks of work, with allowance to cover costs

Due to the high number of applications, please note that our recruiting team will contact only short-listed candidates.

The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.

Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.