SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER - EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East Africa for the following position tenable at the East African Community Secretariat:
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/007)
Grade: P2
Organ: EAC Secretariat
Directorate: Human Resources and Administration
Department: Administration
Reports to: Principal Administrative Officer
Main Purpose of the Job:
To ensure that there is a continuous, cost effective and efficient procurement of goods and services for the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Initiate and develop procurement policies for the Community.
2. Prepare procurement guidelines in line with the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Community.
3. Review procurement documentation for both local and overseas orders.
4. Prepare tender documents for purchase of supplies and equipment.
5. Prepare advertisements and Procurement Notices.
6. Analyse tender documents.
7. Establish a data bank of suppliers for the Community.
8. Prepare purchase orders as per approved tenders/quotes.
9. Monitor implementation of the EAC Procurement Manual.
10. Act as Secretary to the Procurement/Tender Committee; and
11. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Community.
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Qualifications and Experience:
A Masters degree in Procurement, Logistics Management, Purchasing and Supplies
or equivalent, plus 8 years relevant experience with 3 years having served at senior level.
Working experience in an International/Regional Organization will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Analytical skills, procurement procedures skills, materials management skills, negotiation skills, communication skills, record keeping skills, customer relations, and computer skills.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This Position is being re-advertised; hence Persons who had applied for the position earlier do not need to re-apply.
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon satisfactory performance. This position is subject to the application of the EAC Quota System
FRINGE BENEFITS
The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
For more information, visit our website: www.eac.int;
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Secretary General East African Community P. O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255 / +255 27 2050281 E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 15th June 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/007)
Grade: P2
Organ: EAC Secretariat
Directorate: Human Resources and Administration
Department: Administration
Reports to: Principal Administrative Officer
Main Purpose of the Job:
To ensure that there is a continuous, cost effective and efficient procurement of goods and services for the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Initiate and develop procurement policies for the Community.
2. Prepare procurement guidelines in line with the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Community.
3. Review procurement documentation for both local and overseas orders.
4. Prepare tender documents for purchase of supplies and equipment.
5. Prepare advertisements and Procurement Notices.
6. Analyse tender documents.
7. Establish a data bank of suppliers for the Community.
8. Prepare purchase orders as per approved tenders/quotes.
9. Monitor implementation of the EAC Procurement Manual.
10. Act as Secretary to the Procurement/Tender Committee; and
11. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Community.
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Qualifications and Experience:
A Masters degree in Procurement, Logistics Management, Purchasing and Supplies
or equivalent, plus 8 years relevant experience with 3 years having served at senior level.
Working experience in an International/Regional Organization will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Analytical skills, procurement procedures skills, materials management skills, negotiation skills, communication skills, record keeping skills, customer relations, and computer skills.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This Position is being re-advertised; hence Persons who had applied for the position earlier do not need to re-apply.
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon satisfactory performance. This position is subject to the application of the EAC Quota System
FRINGE BENEFITS
The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
For more information, visit our website: www.eac.int;
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Secretary General East African Community P. O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255 / +255 27 2050281 E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 15th June 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.
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