The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is seeking three Procurement Officers to provide support for timely implementation of procurement processes in accordance with the procurement plan. The roles involve ensuring timely acquisition of goods, works, and services essential for project implementation and operations, while providing hands-on support to entities to ensure efficient and effective procurement.
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Office of the Prime Minister
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Procurement Specialist in the Coordination Function for all procurement activities under the project.
- Ensure that the procurement and selection of Consultants guidelines of World Bank are observed and adhered to at all stages of procurement.
- Participate in Evaluation exercises (Expression of Interest, Quotations, Bids and Proposals) and ensuring adherence to procedures and guidelines.
- Verify and make available documentation relating to procurement activities of the project.
- Support the development, preparation and update of the Procurement Plan of the project and monitor their implementation.
- Provide timely technical advice on procurement to project stakeholders.
- Support contract management through monitoring orders of supplies, goods and works, progress and delivery schedules.
- Prepare procurement progress reports, procurement monthly reports and procurement quarterly reports.
- Support the Project Independent Procurement Audit and ensure that issues from procurement audits are communicated to all stakeholders and addressed.
- Maintain complete procurement files and records including all correspondence related to procurement activities.
- Assist in organising pre-bid or pre-proposal meetings and negotiation meetings.
- Participate in preparation of draft contract agreements for the Contracts Committee.
- Assist the Procurement Specialist in preparation of specific procurement notices/
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Person Specifications / Qualifications:
- An Honours Bachelor's Degree from a reputable University in Procurement/Supply Chain/Logistics Management. Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Entrepreneurship or other related field.
- Full qualification of CIPS/CILT is required.
- A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in procurement management with government or externally funded projects, development partners, multilateral or international organisations.
- Professional experience working on large public/private sector projects and at least 3 years working with World Bank-funded projects.
- Working knowledge of the PPDA procurement regulations and procedures.
- Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in managing public procurement.
- Excellent Computer Skills (Microsoft Excel. Word and PowerPoint applications and any other application used in the Procurement Function).
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
Application status
This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.
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