Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Apply nowJob no: 493444
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: South Pacific Island countries
Categories: Roads and Highways, Community and Social Development

• Exciting opportunity to work in the development sector
• Long-term adviser position on an Australian Government aid program
• Located in Port Vila with some inter-island travel required

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.

The role 

The Transport Sector Support Program (TSSP) in Vanuatu is an Australian Government Aid initiative working with the Public Works Department (PWD) to maintain rural roads with the aim of increasing access to social services and stimulating economic development.  SMEC International Pty Ltd is the managing contractor implementing Phase 2 of the Program and is seeking a qualified Procurement Specialist.

The Procurement Specialist provides support and assistance to the Public Works Department (PWD) and its stakeholders to further develop best practice procurement processes and procedures. Some of the key aims of the role are to:

• ensure procurement practices adhere to commitments under the funding agreement
• oversight major program procurement
• develop PWD staff capacity in procurement
• provide specialist procurement advice to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities
• oversee selection processes and associated documentation
• provide value for money assessments of major procurements and processes
• review existing procurement process and recommend improvements if required
• develop a program procurement manual aligned with existing or proposed Ni-Vanuatu Government rules, procedures and legislation

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Tertiary qualification in the business studies, law, public administration, or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in infrastructure or public utilities, tendering, procurement and contracting, experience in the South Pacific is highly desirable
• Minimum of  5 years of experience working with government counterparts to develop best practice procurement preferably in a South Pacific context
• Experience in establishing governance and compliance frameworks and an understanding of international contract templates such as FIDIC
• Ability to create a dynamic work environment, mentor and motivate people
• Capability to perform efficiently and effectively in a demanding and often constrained working environment, meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills, Bislama language skills highly desirable.

This position is categorised as a C3 under the Australian Government Adviser Remuneration Framework. Further information about the Adviser Remuneration Framework can be found athttp://aid.dfat.gov.au/publications/pages/3994_1809_6357_1618_6763.aspx

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com.

For any enquiries about the position, or for a copy of the terms of reference, please email vtssp2@gmail.com. Please include the job title 'Procurement Specialist' in the subject line of your email.  

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 26 Jan 2014 Central Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Feb 2014 Central Pacific Standard Time