Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement Operations:
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Assist in the preparation of procurement plans, Purchase Requests (PRs), and Purchase Orders (POs) while ensuring compliance with Oxfam’s procurement guidelines.
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Collect and organize quotations from suppliers, ensuring completeness and accuracy in documentation.
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Maintain a tracker for all ongoing procurement activities to monitor status and deadlines.
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Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services as per agreed terms.
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Conducting field visits to the markets upon request to support the procurement process.
Documentation and Compliance:
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Ensure proper filing and documentation of procurement processes, including supplier bids, evaluation sheets, and POs, following Oxfam’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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Verify that all procurement documents meet donor and audit requirements before submission.
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Support the Senior Procurement Officer in preparing waiver requests and justifications for single sourcing or exceptions.
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Support the Procurement team in preparing payments and archiving process.
Supplier Management:
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Assist in maintaining and updating the supplier database, including collecting, recording supplier registration documents, and vetting details.
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Communicate with suppliers regarding order confirmation, delivery schedules, and any necessary clarifications.
Reporting and Coordination:
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Compile and update weekly procurement reports for internal sharing with the Logistics and Program teams.
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Assist in preparing reports required by Oxfam HQ or external donors related to procurement activities.
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Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
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Produce and submit regular progress and analytical stock, assets, equipment inventory, orders, vehicles and fuel consumption, and travel status reports as and when required.
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Periodically assign report on Helios and inform management about the analysis of the results.
Capacity Building and Support:
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Support field offices by responding to basic procurement queries and providing guidance on Oxfam’s procurement processes.
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Participate in procurement training sessions to develop skills and awareness of Oxfam’s procurement policies and donor regulations
Other duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Oxfam Syria is looking for two Procurement Assistant applicants: one for Damascus- Country Office and one for Damascus- Southern Hub.
the geographical coverage for Country Office is Damascus with flexibility to cover and support other hubs.
the geographical coverage for Southern Hub is Damascus, Rural Damascus and Daraa.
knowing that the selected candidates will be expected to spend 50% of their time in the field. Applicants should be flexible to travel, not only within their designated office location but also to other Oxfam offices as needed.