Procurement & Administration Assistant

Job location: Harare, Zimbabwe. Contract: 3 Months, Short-Term. Closing date: 10 September 2026.

Childline Zimbabwe is seeking a qualified individual to take up the role of Procurement & Administration Assistant on a short-term basis. The successful candidate will support the procurement of essential items for Childline projects and ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and shortlisting will proceed as applications are received.

Key responsibilities

• Procure according to the Procurement Plan and Childline's policies.
• Engage suppliers, obtain quotations and prepare purchase requests.
• Maintain procurement records, including invoices, delivery notes, quotations and approval forms.
• Coordinate order processing and deliveries.
• Track requests and follow up on shortages or delays.
• Support inventory management by tracking stock levels and flagging low-stock items.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and policies.

Qualifications & experience

• Degree in Purchasing and Supply, or an equally relevant qualification.
• At least 2 years' experience in Procurement and Administration.
• Knowledge of national and international procurement regulations.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, writing and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to apply: interested candidates should send ONE document combining their cover letter (including interest in the position and qualifications), contactable references and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to [email protected] by end of day, 10 September 2026. Clearly mark the position applied for in the email subject line. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. (Note: the source advert gave the address as childfine.org.zw — verify it is correct before applying.)