ACBAR

The Liaison Office (TLO) founded in 2003 as an Afghan non-governmental organization (NGO) that emerged from a Swisspeace pilot project (supported by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung) with the aim of improving local governance, stability, and security through systematic and institutionalized engagement with customary structures, local communities, civil society groups, and government institutions. TLO is based in Kabul, with regional offices in Paktia, Khost, Paktika, Herat, Ghazni, Farah, Samangan, Balkh, Nangarhar, Maidan wardak and Baghlan and additional field offices across Afghanistan. TLO works to achieve its objectives through key program activities: research and analysis, dialogue facilitation for peacebuilding, access to justice and governance, humanitarian assistance, third party monitoring and evaluation, and environment & natural resources management.

•  Research and identify potential vendors, obtain quotations, and support negotiations
• Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and invoices accurately and in compliance with TLO policy
•  Track purchase orders and delivery schedules; liaise with suppliers to resolve any issues
•  Maintain supplier database and procurement records
• Assist with vendor evaluations, performance tracking, and compliance with procurement regulations
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for cost savings and alternative sources
•   Provide administrative support: prepare reports, update procurement systems, and organize documentation
• Implement purchases for coordination and the bases while respecting the rules and approval procedures established by donors and TLO
• Ensure that products purchased correspond to the requirements of the requestor’s requirements in terms of quantity and quality
• Provides weekly reports to the related supervisor of all procurement activities
• Keep track of purchase orders and requisitions and to follow up the procurement policies of TLO and donor's regulations

• Experience in Procurement management, and all documents and paperwork related to this.
• Two years or more of direct experience working in Procurement with a recognized NGO.
• 1–3 years of procurement, purchasing, or administrative experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective vendor and stakeholder interaction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with procurement or ERP systems is a plus
• Flexible and able to travel around Different Zones/Afghanistan to visit field offices, and other Procurement related issues
• Integrity, Team player, Collaboration, Proactive problem solving
• Time management, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure

Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for the written test/interview. Interested candidates should fill the form in this link: https://forms.gle/LwFMDBeG3tpnZn5Z8

https://forms.gle/LwFMDBeG3tpnZn5Z8