Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes towards a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical missions:

1. Education: ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality and affordable education and become productive citizens in a rapidly changing world.
2. Water: ensure that people and communi4es across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.
3. Productivity: eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working people.

The Foundation also operates Pharo Ventures which is the for-profit arm of its operations with sustainable businesses in Ethiopia and Somaliland geared towards job creation and economic empowerment.

With over 700 employees in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland, we are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organisation. We have our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a liaison office in London, UK, which is home to our parent organisation, Pharo Management.

Opportunity

The Assistant Supply Chain Officer position plays a critical role in supporting the supply chain operations of  Pharo Development, with a particular focus on procurement activities. This role is designed to assist the Supply Chain Unit in executing and monitoring purchasing processes effectively.  The role is based in Assosa, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of procurement functions to meet the Foundation’s operational needs.

Job Title: Assistant Supply Chain Officer

Reports to: Supply Chain Officer

Duty Station: Assosa, BGRS

Contract type: Permanent

Functional Relationships: Finance, Procurement, Education, and Construction Departments in Assosa and Homosha, Logistics and Liaison Officer Assosa, Storekeeper Pharo School Homosha.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect sealed Pro-forma invoices/quotations from approved suppliers (The procurement committee shall suggest/decide from which supplier quotes shall be collected), unless it’s an open bid,
• Prepare Price inquiry based on approved Purchase Requisition,
• Prepare price analysis and present to Supply chain coordinator for review,
• Prepare Purchase Orders using the approval system.
• According to the Procurement plans consolidate and develop a Procurement tracking sheet.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analysing, and approving items and services to be purchased.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Market assessment and evaluation of prospective potential suppliers.
• Prepare purchase payment request and submit it to Finance together with supporting documents,
• Submit supplier invoices to the Storekeeper and facilitate delivery of goods in collaboration with the Procurement team.
• Properly record the procurement process on the procurement tracking sheet and generate reports.
• Track supplier invoices and GRN and submit them to Finance on time,
• Archive Procurement files properly in collaboration with the Procurement team,
• Immediately notify the Line Manager of any allegation/suspicious or actual issues related to conflict of interest, transparency of procurements,
• Performs other duties assigned by the Line Manager.