JOB VACANCY
POSITION: Procurement Officer
RESPONSIBLE TO: Procurement Manager
DUTY STATION: Maseru
Job Summary
The Procurement Officer will work under the direct supervision of, and be accountable to, the Procurement Manager. The Procurement Officer will assist in the day-to-day project procurement activities and support the Project Management Unit (PMU) in conducting procurement-related operations of ROLL.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Assist the Procurement Manager in preparing solicitation documents for various project procurement activities
- Coordinate and support procurement bid opening and evaluation teams
- Provide operational support and capacity development to project staff
- Submit relevant documents to IFAD for No Objection via the Online Project Procurement End-to-End System (OPEN)
- Maintain and update information on the Contract Monitoring Tool (CMT) and paper-based records
- Carry out other procurement-related duties as requested
- Hold meetings with stakeholders to enhance contractual relationships
- Maintain assets registry of all project assets
- Suggest adjustments to the procurement section of the Project Implementation Manual (PIM)
- Conduct field/site visits for procurement/contract monitoring
- Maintain high standards of conduct in line with procurement laws
- Participate in project events and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and partners
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience in procurement
- At least 2 years working with donor-funded projects
- Additional short training in procurement
- Professional qualification in procurement from an internationally recognized certification (e.g., CIPS Level 4) is required
Competencies
- Ability to provide sound advice on procurement issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent personal management and integrity
- Proficiency in MS Office, internet use, and procurement databases
- Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity
- Ability to produce high-quality technical reports
- Fluency in written and spoken Sesotho and English
Duration of the Assignment
3 years, renewable based on satisfactory performance
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Written application
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Copy of National Identity Document
Send to:
📧 [email protected]
📧 Copy to: [email protected]
📍 Or hand deliver to:
HRM Office, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Post Office Building, 6th Floor, Maseru 100
Deadline: 25 July 2025 at 16:00