VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Procurement & Administration Assistant

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organisation working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International began working in the Pacific in 2012 and has offices and staff in Solomon Islands (SI) and PNG, in Bougainville and has an established regional office in Suva, Fiji.

Plan International PNG Office is seeking to hire a full time Procurement & Administration Assistant. The role will facilitate procurement process in compliance with operation procedures for PNG. The role reports to Country Programme Manager based in PIPNG.

Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent essential (strong preference for Business Administration or related discipline)
• At least 3 years of experience in similar area of work
• Understand asset management and procurement procedures and policy

• Able to drive and having valid license
• Excellent computer skills (including Word and Excel)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good inter-personal and communication skills

• Ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with government, suppliers, service providers and other agencies
• Works collaboratively as a team player, listens actively and values contributions
• Self-management and personal accountability
• Ability to work effectively as member of a team
• Ability to manage own time and to set and meet priorities and deadlines without close supervision
• Honest and Transparent

Desirable

• Work experience in an NGO is an advantage
• Fluency in an ethnic minority language desirable

Location: Buka, PNG

Type of Role: Procurement & Administration Assistant

Reports to: Country Programme Manager

Grade: A

Closing Date: 21st February 2025

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our Programme and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements