About Us
GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 15 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,500 personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.
Job Purpose
GOAL has been operating in Idleb and Northern Aleppo and neighbouring areas in Syria since 2013 across a portfolio of emergency, food security, WASH and shelter response. GOAL’s Food Security programme in North Western Syria. The Procurement Officer reports to the HQ Procurement Coordinator for Syria & Turkey programme, the aim of the role is to support GOAL’s high-value procurement activities in Ireland for the Syria country programme.
Procurement for GOAL Syria is a varied and challenging, with spend categories ranging from food commodities to fuel and professional services. Experience with public sector procurement rules and regulations would be a distinct advantage.
Key areas of Responsibility:
- Lead high-value tender processes for goods, services and works in line with GOAL’s Procurement Manual.
- Creates tender documents, reports, contracts, obtain approvals and remain focal point for communication with vendors.
- Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with GOAL’s Procurement Manual.
- Provide advice and guidance to in-country teams on GOAL and donor procurement and logistics policies and regulations.
- Develop relationships, and is regularly in contact, with all key stakeholders for the Syria programme.
- Attend and input as required to all necessary meetings in Dublin, representing the HQ Logistics team as well as to all coordination meetings with teams in Syria and Turkey.
The Person
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in procurement and/or supply chain roles preferably in the public or humanitarian sector.
- Knowledge of and experience of coordinating Invitation to Tender (ITT) processes end to end, from requirement planning to contract finalisation.
- Good overall computer skills (MS Office).
- High level of written and spoken English.
- Strong project and time management skills, sound judgment, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
**GOAL offers staff flexible working with our hybrid model, we require our HQ employees to work 2 days per week from our office in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin**
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. If you would like more information or have any special requirements or needs that would support you during the recruitment process then please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.hq@goal.ie
All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Accountability within GOAL
A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.
Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
General Terms and Conditions
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.
