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Expertise France is the French international technical expertise agency, operating under the aegis of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The agency contributes to France’s international cooperation and development aid efforts, supporting developing and emerging countries in designing and implementing public policies that address institutional, economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Procurement and Contracts Officer job at Expertise France | Apply Now
Kigali, Rwanda
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Full Time
Deadline:
8 Jun 2025
Job Title
Procurement and Contracts Officer job at Expertise France
Expertise France
Job Description
Working under the supervision of the Procurement and Contracts Manager and in coordination with the Legal Affairs Department at headquarters, the Procurement and Contracts Officer will manage procurement and grant award processes. Key duties include procurement planning, executing contract award procedures, drafting amendments, supporting transversal service activities, and participating in relevant workshops. The role involves providing advisory support, overseeing market research, maintaining a supplier database, ensuring compliance with donor and internal procurement rules, and managing contract follow-ups, modifications, and related documentation. The officer will also support negotiation and legal documentation, and contribute to reporting and operational efficiency.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Advise on and validate procurement plans and contract programming
Identify and coordinate cross-cutting purchases
Conduct supplier market research and maintain a supplier database
Implement procurement and grant award procedures per Expertise France’s regulations
Support needs definition, sourcing, and drafting of terms of reference with requesters
Select procurement methods and validate selection criteria
Launch and manage procurement processes (including publishing and communications)
Verify administrative eligibility and conduct due diligence
Supervise evaluations and negotiate offers
Finalize, register, and notify contracts
Maintain proper documentation and archiving according to agency standards
Develop dashboards for contract monitoring
Provide advice on contract execution and application of terms
Draft and formalize contract amendments and administrative modifications
Implement penalties if needed, with project team validation
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Education:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree (BAC+3) in Law, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or Administrative Management
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years in operational procurement of goods, services, and works
Experience working with international development donors (EU, AFD, World Bank, etc.)
Proven expertise in procurement tools (price negotiation, supplier databases, sourcing)
Technical Knowledge:
Procurement techniques and regulations (especially French and EU public procurement rules)
Familiarity with international supply chain and logistics principles (an advantage)
Strong understanding of donor procurement policies (an advantage)
Proficiency in both French and English (spoken and written)
Skills:
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Excellent report-writing and negotiation abilities
Full proficiency in office software tools
Strong autonomy, impartiality, and sense of responsibility
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to adapt in demanding, multicultural environments
