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Senior Procurement Officer

Contact Details
Company : General Job Post Account-16
Company Name/ Contact Person : Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute
E-Mail : NA
Phone : NA
Job Details
Job Title : Senior Procurement Officer
Date Posted/Updated : Friday, March 3, 2023
Application Deadline : Thursday, March 9, 2023
Job Type : Contract
Category : Purchasing/Supply Management
Job Code : NA
Description
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute
Vacancy Announcement

Position: Senior Procurement Officer

• Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension
• Duty Station(s): Amhara (Bahir Dar)
• Required Number: One (1)
• Salary & Benefits: Competitive
• Application Deadline: March 09, 2023

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Coordinate and support the regional team procurement process and ensure the regional level procurement is consolidated and submitted to HQ.
• Review Specification & requirements of goods/Terms of Reference before commencing the procurement process in consultation with Regional Operations Director.
• Prepare bid document and facilitation the announcement and solicitation process.
• Prepare and facilitate contracts signature and examine and re-evaluate existing contract agreements and report to a concerned supervisor when there are any deviations.
• Plan, identify and follow up procurement related risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements: assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Develop and manage the Procurement team including setting targets and monitoring performance.
• Prepares bid documents, contract agreements as well as bid evaluation in accordance with guidelines of government public procurement.
• Review and submit periodic procurement status reports on timely basis.
• Assist program team members for field work if there is a need.
• Identify new work areas including the sourcing of new suppliers, methods, and update vender list periodically to meet the requirements of the agency.
• Coordinate and resolve problems in collaboration with procurement team with end users (requesting units) and suppliers.
• Follow up the implementation of procurement contracts in collaboration with Procurement Manager/Regional Operations Director and requesting units.
• Carefully handle regional procurement evaluation reports and submit to Procurement Endorsing Committee; and
• Responsible to process, handle and properly file procurement related documentation, as per the legal requirement.
• Facilitate and properly handle any procurement related conflicts and contract management issues.
• Handle any other procurement related activities as requested by the supervisor.

How to Apply:
• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV (maximum 5 pages) to https://apply.ata.gov.et
• It is mandatory to mention the position title under the subject line of your cover letter.
• Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.
• Women are highly encouraged to apply.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Qualifications/Skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in management, purchasing and supplies management, logistics or other relevant studies.
• At least 6 years (with Bachelor’s) or 4 years (with Master’s) of related experience (recent experience as Senior Procurement Officer is a plus)
• Knowledge and experience of Government, World Bank, USAID, UN Agencies and other donors’ procurement procedures and practices
• Good knowledge of supplies management software is a plus
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship, multitask, prioritize activities and work under pressure.
• Experience working in donor financed project(s) is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High integrity, with timely & effective communication skill is essential.
• Flexibility: ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability: working in a multi-cultural environment
Education Level : Bachelor's
Experience : 5-10 years
Location
City : Bahir Dar
State : Amhara
Country : Ethiopia
Salary Details
Min. Monthly Salary : Pay Scale
Max. Monthly Salary : Pay Scale
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