JOB SIMON

Procurement & Community Development Professional
Maiduguri, NG.

About

Highly organized and results-driven professional with a strong background in procurement, community engagement, and ICT support. Adept at optimizing purchasing activities, fostering community relationships for program implementation, and resolving technical issues to enhance operational efficiency. Seeking to leverage comprehensive skills in strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, and data analysis to drive organizational success and achieve impactful outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Work

Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women and Children
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Procurement Officer

Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria

Summary

Manages comprehensive purchasing activities, sources critical goods and services, and optimizes supplier relationships to ensure organizational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Highlights

Strategically managed an organization's purchasing activities, ensuring the acquisition of goods and services at optimal value, quality, and delivery times.

Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with key suppliers, enhancing sourcing reliability and securing favorable terms for sustained operational needs.

Successfully negotiated pricing, contractual terms, and delivery schedules, achieving significant cost savings and improving supply chain efficiency.

Efficiently processed Purchase Orders (POs), meticulously tracked deliveries, and proactively resolved supplier-related issues to minimize disruptions and maintain operational flow.

Ensured all procurement activities strictly adhered to company policies, industry regulations, and legal standards, mitigating risks and promoting compliance.

Monitored stock levels, updated asset registers, and maintained accurate purchasing records, contributing to precise inventory management and financial oversight.

Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and provide strategic recommendations, optimizing resource allocation and anticipating supply chain shifts.

The Big Smile Foundation (TBSF)
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EORE Community Volunteer

Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria

Summary

Educated communities on explosive ordnance risks, facilitated data collection, and ensured effective program implementation to enhance safety and awareness.

Highlights

Conducted numerous face-to-face sessions to educate communities about the risks of explosive ordnance, significantly raising awareness and promoting safety practices.

Built and maintained strong relationships with community members, leaders, and youth, effectively facilitating EORE activities and critical information gathering.

Functioned as a dedicated data collector after every session, meticulously recording daily activities and contributing to comprehensive program evaluation.

Gathered crucial data on community needs, EORE implementation progress, and incidents related to explosive ordnance, reporting findings to the host organization for informed decision-making.

Ensured EORE activities were implemented according to established standards and guidelines, optimizing material utilization and maximizing program impact.

Maintained effective teamwork and responsibly managed designated equipment and EORE materials for field use, supporting seamless program delivery.

MOLCA Academy
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ICT Assistant

Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria

Summary

Provided critical technical support, managed network infrastructure, and ensured data security, enhancing operational efficiency and user productivity.

Highlights

Resolved diverse technical issues related to hardware and software, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous operational functionality.

Performed routine maintenance on ICT equipment, extending asset lifespan and preventing potential system failures.

Assisted in the setup and maintenance of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), ensuring reliable connectivity for all users.

Monitored network performance and proactively troubleshooted network problems, maintaining optimal system uptime and user access.

Managed user accounts and access permissions, enhancing system security and ensuring appropriate data access controls.

Provided timely technical assistance to users with ICT-related issues, improving productivity and reducing technical frustrations.

Assisted users with data backup and restoration procedures, safeguarding critical information and ensuring business continuity.

Performed regular system backups and ensured data security, protecting sensitive organizational information from loss or unauthorized access.

Education

National Youth Service Corps

National Youth Service Corps

Mohamet Lawan College of Agriculture

Higher National Diploma

Animal Production Technology

Mohamet Lawan College of Agriculture

National Diploma

Animal Health and Production

Brigadier Maimalari Day Secondary School Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria

Secondary School Certificate (2nd Sitting)

Army I Primary School Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria

Primary school Certificate

Languages

English
Kanuri
Bura
Hausa

Certificates

Mindfulness for Stress and Trauma
Gender-Based Violence and Child Protection Case Management
Personal Safety and Security Certificate
Procurement and Logistics
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Cloud Computing
Human Resource Associate
Basic Computer

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation, Purchase Order Processing, Supply Chain Management, Market Analysis, Inventory Management, Contract Management.

Community Engagement

Community Education, Stakeholder Management, Data Collection, Program Implementation, Risk Awareness, Teamwork, Reporting.

ICT Support

Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Troubleshooting, Network Maintenance (LAN/WAN), Network Monitoring, User Account Management, Technical Assistance, Data Backup & Restoration, System Security.

Project Management

Activity Tracking, Resource Utilization, Compliance Adherence, Problem Solving.

Administrative Support

Record Keeping, Documentation, Asset Management.

References

Hadiza Bitrus Bishara

Hygiene Agent at MSF-Belgium Maiduguri, Phone No: 08036574036, Email: hadibishara123@gmail.com

Tarfa Bitrus

Procurement Officer at FRAD Foundation Maiduguri, Phone No: 07067322334