Position: Procurement Officer
Location: CRID, Yaoundé, Cameroon (with frequent international liaison and travel to study sites).
Role Summary
This position is part of a multidisciplinary project including a large-scale cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) in Cameroon evaluating the impact of spatial repellents (SR) on malaria transmission and insecticide resistance in comparison to dual-active ingredient long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs). The project is funded by Unitaid and integrates a multidisciplinary approach involving epidemiology, entomology, modelling, social science, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with technical and field teams to forecast procurement needs across research domains (epidemiology, entomology, social science, etc.).
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Develop and implement international sourcing strategies for equipment, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Identify and maintain a pool of reliable and prequalified international suppliers.
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Ensure supplier compliance with WHO Good Storage Practices (GSP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
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Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in international procurement within NGOs or donor-funded projects.
- Experience in multi-site procurement for field trials or research studies.
- Sound knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms, and customs clearance in Cameroon.
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Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit their application in a single PDF file, named as follows: “PRO_(your name).pdf“
Submit your application via this link: Application Form
Please feel free to contact this email address : crid@crid-cam.net for any additional information you may require.
Deadline: September 15th, 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
*Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
About CRID
Founded in 2017, the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) is a not-for-profit research institution dedicated to high-quality, internationally recognized research on infectious diseases in Cameroon and across Africa. We work in close collaboration with national and international partners to strengthen research capacity and train the next generation of African scientists.
Our mission is to save lives through innovative research and capacity building in tropical infectious diseases. We are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment based solely on skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring a safe and respectful working environment for all.
