Deadline: Ongoing

Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Procurement Specialist.

The IRC is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development non-governmental organisation. It responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and control the BREFONS project procurement activities in accordance with the procurement plan, financing agreement and project documents
• Lead in the preparation, consolidation and monitoring of procurement plans in line with project requirements
• Lead in the development of invitation for bids, request for expression of interest and terms of reference for all procurement activities
• Assist in preparation for bidding documents for goods, works and non-consulting services and request for proposals for consultancy services in accordance with African Development Bank AfDB requirements
• Guarantee timely acquisition of goods, works and services to the required specifications consistent with the overall project budgets and objectives
• Support the MoLFR and the respective ministries at the federal member states (FMS) in the procurement of goods, services and works
• Ensure quality of procurement documents, evaluation reports, contract document before they are submitted to AfDB for review and clearance
• Support in building procurement capacity of MoLFR through hands-on training
• Ensure timely delivery of the activities set out in the contract agreement
• Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports and any other reports as may be instructed by the client

Requirements

• Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA, Law, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent
• Five years, minimum, of experience in managing procurement of projects, and familiarity with multilateral development banks’ procedures
• Experience in supervision of contractors and contract administration
• Experience working with AfDB, or similar bilateral donors, on commercial procurement contract management
• Proven and significant experience in procurement and contract management, including the ability to review procurement demands and trends, and to develop procurement strategies
• Thorough understanding of the institutional and political context in Somalia and power dynamic
• Willingness to undertake field travels, as required, and work in difficult environments, according to travel environments
• Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies
• Fluency in English and Somali (desirable)
• Excellent I.T. skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage a large and varied workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Somali nationals are particularly encouraged to apply

To apply and for more information, click here.

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