Procurement Specialist Job at ACDI/VOCA
Procurement Specialist Job at ACDI/VOCA… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at ACDI/VOCA.
Description;
ACDI/VOCA is a global development organization working in over 60 countries around the world. In Tanzania, ACDI/VOCA is implementing the USAID-funded Feed the Future Tanzania Kilimo Tija Activity, which aims to transform the Tanzanian horticulture market system into a more vibrant, competitive, resilient, and inclusive one capable of fueling sustained growth and drawing in new market participants.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with partners, grant teams, and technical staff to create a statement of work or any other technical specifications needed before submitting a procurement requisition.
- Coordinate with partners, technical staff, and the Grants team about the budget and specifications for the items that will be procured.
- Perform market research to find item specifications and appropriate vendors for the proposed procurement.
- Prepare, review, and issue solicitation documents, and oversee the generation of competition documents.
- Conducts best value selection in close collaboration with the procurement requester.
- Coordinate the implementation of contracts and procurement procedures with vendors.
- Conduct due diligence on the awarded procurement.
- Keep an up-to-date list of local vendors and their prices to help you make a budget.
- Facilitate asset handing over procedures and the disposition exercise during partner closeouts.
- Monitor vendor contracts and purchase orders issued to vendors and follow up as necessary to ensure compliance with the procurement terms and conditions.
- Maintain the overall integrity of the procurement filing system.
- Maintain and organize both electronic and hardcopies of procurement files.
- When necessary, travel to project sites to check on the delivery of goods to grantees, check the quality of goods bought, and make sure they are all branded correctly.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Grants Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
- A bachelor’s degree in Procurement or another related discipline; additional training or certifications in the procurement field; strong preference for training in USAID procurement rules and regulations; and certification as a member of the procurement board will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least five years of demonstrated experience with USAID-funded project procurement.
- Proven knowledge of USAID procurement rules and regulations
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good record management, documentation, and filing skills.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Candidates should indicate the position for which they are applying in the subject line. Only fully qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline: 17th April 2023.
