Contract Manager position with Dehsabz Barikab City Developement Authority

About Dehsabz Barikab City Developement Authority

In 2006, the President of Afghanistan established an Independent Board for the development of a new city in the Dehsabz area of Kabul. The Board consists of Senior Economic Advisor of the President, Minister of Urban Development, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, leading private sector representatives, urban planning specialists and an urban economist. 

As a national priority, the Board formed the Dehsabz City Development Authority (DCDA) in late 2006 as its Financial and authoritative body. The DCDA was tasked to pave the way, through mostly private sector-led activities, for the administration, design, documentation, marketing, implementation and maintenance of this exciting new economic hub for Afghanistan and the region. 

A number of European companies specializing in urban design, water management, and sustainable environment and landscaping, business strategies and energy resource management were commissioned to develop the conceptual master plan for the new city. Preliminary conceptual designs, initial feasibility, technical and economic impact studies and a 1:20000 model of future city were complete. With the assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the master plan of the New City is now complete and endorsed by the Afghan Cabinet. The project is moving into the final feasibility study and detail design phases and enjoys growing support from the national and international private sector as well as government agencies. 

DCDA is a young organization, operating with a top level of professionalism. All DCDA staff are recruited in a highly competitive manner. It aims to build its capacity in 2009 as the project nears its implementation phase. 

Job Summary

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure DCDA procurement practice is timely, effective and financially efficient.
• Sustain and develop a robust and responsive supply base that provides the needs of the business requirements
• Ensure procurement aligns with best practice and Government of Afghanistan guidelines.
• Assertively negotiate and manage commercial supplier relationships and contracts to deliver significant cost savings for DCDA.
• Oversee and coordinate the maintenance of DCDA assets and maintain a DCDA Asset Register,
• Participate in the selection of appropriate contractual strategies and coordinate all activities related to wide variety of Oil and Gas related equipment/ materials/ services contracts. 
• Provide specialist advice and guidance on contracting and related issues, while ensuring compliance of Company’s procurement rules, methods and procedures. 
• All procurement work is performed to the highest professional and ethical standards, in an efficient and cost effective manner, and in accordance with the applicable Government and International laws and Company’s procurement policies. 
• Coordinate all activities related to the finalization of contracts from preparation of tender documentation through evaluation, negotiation and contract finalization with company favorable Terms / Conditions. 
• Undertake additional financial management and procurement duties as may be reasonably required.

Qualification

• BBA Degree or any other relevant field;
• 3-5 years experience in financial aspects and Donor funded Development
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Prior Procurement management experience 
• Plan, assign, direct and review the work of a professional staff and support staff
• Implement, interpret and explain complex policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Represent the DCDA effectively in meetings with others.
• Experience in managing complex organizational relationships at the highest levels, most efficiently in Government.
• Experience leading teams in a complex and sensitive multi-cultural environment.
• Must have knowledge of Afghanistan\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Laws;
• Good oral and written skills in Dari, Pashto and English languages;
• Diligent and enthusiastic, willing to work long hours and under pressure;
• Excellent computer skills are required (Ms.Word, Ms.Excel Ms.Access and Accounting software are required).
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment;
• Frequent interaction and contact with local government and non-government colleagues,
Donors, professional peers, auditors, and finance and investment consultants;

Skills

Submission Guideline

To apply for the above position, please email your application, together with a CV before 10th January 2013, to 

Administrative Manager
Dehsabz City Development Authority (DCDA)
House #4, Street #6, 10th Precinct 
Qala-e- Fathullah Khan
Kabul, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Email: jobs@dcda.gov.af
Phone No:+93(0)752035153

DCDA will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact short-listed candidates.