Under the direction of the Director - Public Procurement, the incumbent is to assist in the procurement processes required for the acquisition of goods and services essential for the operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare tender notices and advertisements;
• Prepare RFQ for goods, general services and minor works;
• Obtain quotations/tenders from appropriately qualified suppliers;
• Represent Procurement Unit at Tender closing and opening exercises as Tender Officer;
• Maintain Procurement records in good order to facilitated audit and other reviews;
• Prepare Quarterly Contracts Award (QCA)report to be submitted to The Integrity Commission Office;
• Maintain a data base of all bonds and insurances and ensure that they are current all times and take responsibility for the safe keeping and return or all relevant documents;
• Prepare Annual Contracts Cost Overruns and Variations Report (ACCOVR).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Extensive Knowledge of Government Procurement guidelines and procedures;\
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration;
• Ability to research and evaluate technical proposals and recommend contracts for award;
• Knowledge of office management principles, practices and procedures;
• Excellent knowledge of accounting practices as applied to procurement procedures. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma in Public Administration/Management Studies/Accounting or any other related field; 
Three (3) years of procurement experience, in a similar position.