Reporting to the Project Director (PD), the PO will be responsible for coordinating the procurement function based on Government and IFAD guidelines and procedures.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with other members of the Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) and implementing partners, prepare the rolling 18-month procurement plan for works, goods and services required by the Project and submit same for approval by the Project Steering Committee and IFAD along with the Annual Work Plan and Budget;
- Ensure the preparation and assembly of tender and contract documents for specific procurements according to Government and IFAD guidelines;
- Assist the members of the PCU and other implementing partners in preparation of Terms of References and contractual documents;
- Prepare tender notices and advertisements in appropriate national and international papers and websites as required;
- Participate in relevant tender committee meetings at the Lead Agency and assist with the preparation of committee reports;
- Review and advise on tender evaluation reports prepared by the Districts and other implementing agencies and make necessary follow-up;
- Participate in monitoring visits of the PCU contract monitoring committee;
- Maintain procurement files containing high quality and readily available information for review by supervision missions;
- Maintain the contract register and regularly update the same with monitoring data on progress of all contracts;
- Draw the attention of the PD to potential or actual violation of contractual terms by contractors and service providers for appropriate sanctions;
- Undertake any other duties assigned by the PD.
Qualifications
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Public Administration, Law or Accounting. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage;
- Have a minimum of 8 years’ experience dealing with procurement of civil works, goods and services, and with the award of contracts for Government/donor funded projects;
- Have experience in preparing tender and contract documents for national and international competitive bidding;
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations, as well as procurement guidelines for IFAD and the World Bank;
- Be computer literate;
- Be fluent in both English and national language;
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Candidates are required to submit three references and to confirm references can be sought from their present and most recent employers and supervisors. Interested candidates should hand deliver application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certified educational certificates and transcripts to:
Director Human Resources
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
Headquarters
P.O. Box ,Maseru
The closing date for applications is 16:00 hrs, 20th July 2018.