Job ID
43165
Job Title
Procurement Assistant
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Procurement/Logistics/Delivery - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
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.
Procurement Operations:
•
Assist in the preparation of procurement plans, Purchase Requests (PRs), and Purchase Orders (POs) while ensuring compliance with Oxfam’s procurement guidelines.
•
Collect and organize quotations from suppliers, ensuring completeness and accuracy in documentation.
•
Maintain a tracker for all ongoing procurement activities to monitor status and deadlines.
•
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services as per agreed terms.
•
Conducting field visits to the markets upon request to support the procurement process.
Documentation and Compliance:
•
Ensure proper filing and documentation of procurement processes, including supplier bids, evaluation sheets, and POs, following Oxfam’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).
•
Verify that all procurement documents meet donor and audit requirements before submission.
•
Support the Senior Procurement Officer in preparing waiver requests and justifications for single sourcing or exceptions.
•
Support the Procurement team in preparing payments and archiving process.
Supplier Management:
•
Assist in maintaining and updating the supplier database, including collecting, recording supplier registration documents, and vetting details.
•
Communicate with suppliers regarding order confirmation, delivery schedules, and any necessary clarifications.
Reporting and Coordination:
•
Compile and update weekly procurement reports for internal sharing with the Logistics and Program teams.
•
Assist in preparing reports required by Oxfam HQ or external donors related to procurement activities.
•
Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
•
Produce and submit regular progress and analytical stock, assets, equipment inventory, orders, vehicles and fuel consumption, and travel status reports as and when required.
•
Periodically assign report on Helios and inform management about the analysis of the results.
Capacity Building and Support:
•
Support field offices by responding to basic procurement queries and providing guidance on Oxfam’s procurement processes.
•
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.
Qualifications
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Self-Awareness
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Relationship building
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Humility
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Mutual accountability
In addition:
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Bachelor’s degree or High Secondary certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Bachelor's degree holder with minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics roles and processes, etc or a related role within the sector (as Supply Chain Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Logistics and Fleet Assistant, Operations Assistant etc).
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or High secondary education with minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics roles and processes, etc or a related role within the sector (as Supply Chain Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Logistics and Fleet Assistant, Operations Assistant etc).
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Demonstrated Experience in handling procurement requests and processes, supported by employer references or certifications.
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Proven experience in preparing and managing purchase orders, bid analysis sheets, and supplier contracts.
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experience in creating and maintaining procurement tracking systems.
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Understanding the context of Syria through Experience working with local suppliers, and other logistics partners in Syria.
Experience in supplier selection, vendor negotiations, and vendor performance evaluation.
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Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyse financial quotes or cost comparisons (e.g., samples of financial work completed in past job roles).
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Experience in managing multiple procurement requests simultaneously within tight deadlines.
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Ability to work under pressure and respond to multiple procurement requests with tight deadlines
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment
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Proficiency in English and Arabic written and spoken.
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Proficiency in using office software (e.g., MS Office Suite) and administrative tools.
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Flexibility and willingness to travel up to 50% monthly basis or when required.
Desirable
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Familiarity with procurement/compliance regulations from international donors (e.g., USAID, ECHO, GFFO, or UN).
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Experience working with international NGOs or humanitarian organizations is preferred.
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Awareness of anti-corruption and ethical procurement standards.
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Experience working with ERP or procurement software systems.
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Knowledge of import/export regulations, especially in conflict-affected regions.
Self-Awareness
•
Relationship building
•
Humility
•
Mutual accountability
In addition:
•
Bachelor’s degree or High Secondary certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
•
Bachelor's degree holder with minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics roles and processes, etc or a related role within the sector (as Supply Chain Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Logistics and Fleet Assistant, Operations Assistant etc).
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or High secondary education with minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics roles and processes, etc or a related role within the sector (as Supply Chain Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Logistics and Fleet Assistant, Operations Assistant etc).
•
Demonstrated Experience in handling procurement requests and processes, supported by employer references or certifications.
•
Proven experience in preparing and managing purchase orders, bid analysis sheets, and supplier contracts.
•
experience in creating and maintaining procurement tracking systems.
•
Understanding the context of Syria through Experience working with local suppliers, and other logistics partners in Syria.
Experience in supplier selection, vendor negotiations, and vendor performance evaluation.
•
Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyse financial quotes or cost comparisons (e.g., samples of financial work completed in past job roles).
•
Experience in managing multiple procurement requests simultaneously within tight deadlines.
•
Ability to work under pressure and respond to multiple procurement requests with tight deadlines
•
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment
•
Proficiency in English and Arabic written and spoken.
•
Proficiency in using office software (e.g., MS Office Suite) and administrative tools.
•
Flexibility and willingness to travel up to 50% monthly basis or when required.
Desirable
•
Familiarity with procurement/compliance regulations from international donors (e.g., USAID, ECHO, GFFO, or UN).
•
Experience working with international NGOs or humanitarian organizations is preferred.
•
Awareness of anti-corruption and ethical procurement standards.
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Experience working with ERP or procurement software systems.
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Knowledge of import/export regulations, especially in conflict-affected regions.
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.
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.
Salary and Benefits
As per Oxfam Salary Scale
About us
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
Required employees number
2
Posted On
Jun 03, 2025
Expiry Date
Jun 18, 2025
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CV Language
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