Senior Officer, Procurement at BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania

BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania is inviting applications from qualified, experienced, and self-motivated professionals for the position of Senior Officer, Procurement. The successful candidate will support procurement and logistics activities for a Mastercard Foundation-funded project while ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with BRAC International procurement policies and procedures.

BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania has operated in Tanzania since 2006, focusing on Agriculture, Youth and Women Empowerment, Food Security, and Livelihood. Through its programmes, the organization works to create opportunities for adolescent girls and young women, helping them develop skills, access financial resources, strengthen their agency, and build sustainable livelihoods.

About the Programme

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with BRAC International, is implementing an initiative across Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda. The programme is designed to create positive and measurable opportunities for adolescent girls and young women and communities across the participating countries.

The initiative uses an integrated approach to support young women living in poverty as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. Participants are supported with relevant skills, tools, access to finance, and opportunities to develop sustainable and productive livelihoods.

About the Role

The Senior Officer, Procurement will support the successful implementation of procurement and logistics activities under the Mastercard-funded project. The position will manage procurement processes for goods, services, assets, and consultancies while promoting transparency, competition, quality, timely delivery, and value for money.

The role will also maintain procurement records, support supplier management, provide guidance to end users, and ensure that procurement activities comply with BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania policies, donor requirements, and applicable statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct procurement processes for assets, goods, services, and consultancy requirements for the project.
• Manage procurement activities related to quality control, specification compliance, delivery monitoring, and verification.
• Ensure goods and services are delivered on time and meet the required specifications and quality standards.
• Promote fairness and transparency throughout bidding and procurement processes.
• Ensure effective competition and achieve competitive pricing and value for money.
• Establish appropriate systems for recording and reporting procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
• Verify supplier invoices and supporting documentation for goods and services delivered.
• Submit properly verified invoices and supporting documents to the Finance Department for processing.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly procurement reports to the line supervisor.
• Provide procurement policy and procedure training to end users.
• Communicate updates and changes to procurement policies and procedures to relevant staff.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with BRAC Maendeleo procurement principles, standards, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with donor procurement regulations and applicable local statutory requirements.
• Lead supplier prequalification processes.
• Develop and maintain an accurate and up-to-date supplier database.
• Support efficient coordination between procurement, logistics, finance, programme teams, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment where team members are protected from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation.
• Provide support and guidance on safeguarding practices within the workplace.
• Promote BRAC's safeguarding policies and ensure relevant standards are incorporated into procurement and programme activities.
• Follow established safeguarding reporting procedures whenever a reportable incident occurs.
• Encourage team members to report safeguarding concerns through the appropriate channels.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in Procurement Management, Logistics and Supply, Operations Management, Accounting, Planning, or an appropriate related discipline.
• Registration with the relevant professional body.
• At least 3 years of continuous professional experience in procurement functions.
• Strong understanding of procurement procedures and supply processes.
• Good planning skills with the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess logistical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Good computer literacy.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other basic office applications.

Job Details

• Position: Senior Officer, Procurement
• Requisition ID: 1779
• Department: Procurement, Logistics & Transport
• Job Level: Junior Level (0–5 years)
• Employment Type: Contractual
• Job Location: Country Head Office (CHO), Dar es Salaam
• Salary: Negotiable
• Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should follow the application instructions provided by BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania.

• External candidates should submit their CV together with a letter of interest through the respective job application link.
• The application should mention educational grades, years of experience, current salary, and expected salary.
• Internal candidates should submit their latest resume containing details of all job assignments.
• Internal applicants should include a cover letter highlighting their core competencies and career aspirations.
• Internal candidates should include their BRAC PIN and copy their immediate reporting manager when applying.
• Internal applications should be sent to [email protected].
• Applicants should mention the position name and region in the email subject line.
• Only complete applications will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications must be submitted by 25 September 2026.

BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania is committed to safeguarding children, young people, adults, employees, programme participants, and community members. The organization also promotes equal employment opportunities and expects all employees and volunteers to uphold its safeguarding standards.

The Senior Officer, Procurement position provides an opportunity for a procurement professional to contribute to transparent, efficient, and compliant procurement operations while supporting the implementation of development programmes in Tanzania.