Beledhawa-based Socio-Economic Development and Human Rights Organization (SEDHURO) is looking to fill the role of Procurement Officer. This Management/leadership sector position calls for a professional with 3 - 4 years of demonstrated expertise. The closing date for this vacancy is Aug, 20.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title:
Procurement Officer
Organization:
Socio- Economic Development and Human Rights Organization (SEDHURO)
Duty Station
Baletxawo District, Gedo Region, Jubbaland State, Somalia
Employment Type: Full-time Contract
Duration:
One (1) year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.
Reports to: Admin and Finance Manager
Application
Deadline:
20th August 2026
About SEDHURO
The Socio-Economic Development and Human Rights Organization (SEDHURO) is a national, non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2002. SEDHURO works across Somalia to improve the lives of vulnerable communities through integrated humanitarian and development programmes in Protection, Health, Nutrition, WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods, Education, CCCM, Peacebuilding, Governance and Climate Resilience.
SEDHURO is seeking a qualified, experienced and highly motivated Procurement Officer to support the organization's procurement and supply chain functions in Baletxawo District.
Position Summary
The Procurement Officer will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing procurement activities in accordance with SEDHURO's Procurement Manual, donor regulations and international procurement best practices. The successful candidate will ensure that goods, works and services are procured efficiently, transparently, competitively and cost-effectively while maintaining full compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The Procurement Officer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Procurement Planning
Procurement Management
Supplier Management
Contract and Asset Management
Documentation and Compliance
Coordination and Reporting
- Prepare and update project procurement plans.
- Coordinate procurement requests with programme and support departments.
- Monitor procurement timelines to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Support project teams in procurement forecasting.
- Conduct procurement processes in accordance with SEDHURO and donor procurement procedures.
- Prepare Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bid analyses and evaluation reports.
- Organize tender openings and evaluation committee meetings.
- Prepare Purchase Orders (POs), contracts and procurement documentation.
- Ensure fair, transparent and competitive procurement processes.
- Maintain and regularly update the supplier database.
- Identify and pre-qualify reliable suppliers and service providers.
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations.
- Negotiate prices and delivery schedules while ensuring value for money.
- Monitor supplier performance and contract implementation.
- Ensure timely delivery and acceptance of procured goods and services.
- Coordinate with logistics and warehouse staff on receipt and inspection of deliveries.
- Maintain complete procurement files and documentation.
- Ensure procurement records are audit-ready.
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations and SEDHURO procurement policies.
- Support internal and external procurement audits.
- Prepare procurement status reports.
- Coordinate closely with finance, logistics and programme teams.
- Participate in procurement committee meetings.
- Perform any other procurement-related duties assigned by management.
About Beledhawa
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
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