Senior Procurement Officer

Overview

The Senior Procurement Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and transparency of the procurement process. This position involves a range of responsibilities from vendor management to compliance with organizational and donor policies. The Senior Procurement Officer will work closely with various departments to support procurement activities and ensure adherence to best practices.

This role operates under the direct supervision of the Senior Procurement Manager.

 Position reports to: Senior Procurement Manager

 Supervisory position: No

 Location: Kabul + Travel to provinces.

 Number of Position: Two (2)

This position is based in Kabul and for Local Individuals only

Responsibilities

 Conduct prequalification of vendors and manage timely vendor assessments.

 Oversee vendor security evaluation and vetting management.

 Ensure transparency in all procurement activities act as a whistle-blower and report any evidence of doubt to the line supervisor.

 Finalize the procurement plan by collecting data from relevant departments.

 Assist program units in developing specifications and Terms of Reference (ToR).

 Participate in bid evaluations as a non-voting member facilitate and observe the evaluation process.

 Draft Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

 Facilitate contract negotiation meetings and draft minutes of the negotiations.

 Identify the most suitable procurement tools for procurement packages.

 Track tasks assigned to procurement team members and update the tracker daily.

 Ensure adherence to JHU/Jhpiego and donor’s policies and procedures.

 Assist the team in responding to compliance and audit requirements and

 Provide hands-on training to subordinates and conduct training sessions for program units.

 Provide technical support to the provincial offices and conduct supported visits to the provincial offices.

Required Qualifications

 Proven competency in planning, organizing, and implementing procurement activities.

 Bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

 5-6 Years Of Directly Relevant Experience Required

 Supervisory experience highly preferred

 Proficiency in MS Office applications and other business software.

 Sound written and verbal communication skills in Dari, Pashto and English.

 Ability to ensure activities, schedules, and progress are reviewed and monitored effectively.

 Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills.

 Ability to travel to project sites and cities at least 25% of the time.

1Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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