Senior Procument Officer Job Vacancy at East African Community Tanzania

Job Title: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.