JOB VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF PROCUREMENT MANAGER
MINISTRY OF FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING – PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (MOFDP-PMU)
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Level: Senior Management
Division: Procurement
Reporting Line: Director, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning – Project Management Unit (MOFDP-PMU)
Contract Duration: 36 Months
Job Location: Maseru
Remuneration: Competitive with Market Standard
JOB OVERVIEW
The Procurement Manager provides strategic leadership for the PMU’s procurement function, overseeing procurement planning, market analysis, contract and supplier performance management, procurement risk management, and compliance with national and donor procurement requirements. The role is responsible for strengthening procurement governance, driving procurement performance and continuous improvement, building procurement capacity within government and Sub-Recipients (SRs), and supporting the transition towards increased government ownership and sustainable procurement systems. Overall, the position ensures that procurement is strategic, transparent, competitive, compliant, and delivers value for money in support of programme objectives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s with extensive experience) in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce or related field.
- Professional procurement qualification (MCIPS or equivalent).
- Registration with the relevant national procurement professional body where applicable.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior procurement management or leadership role.
- Experience managing donor-funded projects.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management.
- Experience leading procurement reforms and organisational capacity building.
- Experience with electronic procurement or ERP systems.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Technical
- Strategic procurement planning
- Public and donor procurement
- Strategic sourcing
- Category management
- Contract management
- Supplier relationship management
- Market intelligence
- Procurement analytics
- Procurement risk management
- Procurement performance management
- Negotiation
- Value-for-money analysis
- Procurement policy development
Behavioural
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership and people management
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Integrity and ethical conduct
- Results orientation
- Change management
- Coaching and mentoring
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning – Project Management Unit is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
DETAILED TORs
Detailed TORs should be accessed from the MOFDP-PMU website at this address: https://www.mofpmu.org.ls/vacancies/ or may be collected from the reception at the address indicated below.
SUBMISSION
Interested candidates should submit applications accompanied by detailed CVs, certified copies of their Educational Certificates, Transcripts and ID, on or before 17:00hrs of 04th December 2026 to the following address:
4th Floor MGC Office Park, Corner Pope John Paul and Mpilo Boulevard Road, P.O. Box 395, Maseru 100.
Applications received after the closing date and time shall not be considered. If two weeks lapse and you have not been contacted, please consider your application unsuccessful.
REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION
Requests for Clarifications can be addressed to the following email address: [email protected]
DISCLAIMER
Project Management Unit is not bound to recruit any applicant considered not suitable for the position and reserves the right to terminate this process at any time if there are circumstances which require so.
Closing Date: 04th December 2026 at 17:00hrs.