Procurement Volunteer at Save the Slum Initiative – Maiduguri, Borno

Save the Slum Initiative is recruiting an unpaid Procurement Volunteer in Maiduguri, Borno State, for an initial six-month placement, with the possibility of extension. The volunteer will support procurement and stock-control activities, reporting to the Procurement/Logistics Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Help obtain supplier quotations and prepare comparative bid analyses.
• Assist with purchase orders, goods-received notes and supplier records.
• Keep inventory and store documentation organised and up to date.
• Support compliance with the organisation’s procurement procedures.

Qualifications and eligibility

• OND, HND or bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.
• Residence in Borno State and fluency in English.
• Strong integrity, attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
• Willingness to work in communities and internally displaced persons’ camps when required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work within a team.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates and NYSC members may apply; volunteer or field experience is beneficial.

Volunteer terms and opportunities

• Unpaid volunteer placement lasting six months, potentially extendable.
• A stipend may be considered when funded projects become available; it is not guaranteed.
• Practical humanitarian and community development experience.
• On-the-job mentoring, training and capacity-building opportunities.

Safeguarding and equal opportunity

Save the Slum Initiative maintains a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Successful candidates must sign and observe its Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy and complete reference checks.

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Recruitment fee warning

No application, interview, training or placement fee is charged. Suspected requests for payment made in the organisation’s name can be reported to fraud@savetheslum.org.ng.