Senior Procurement Officer – Mogadishu, Somalia
Central Bank of Somalia
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Mogadishu, Somalia
Description :
Post Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Duty Station: CBS Headquarter
Expected starting date: November 2020
Status: Permanent
Appointment period: Full-time
Reports to:Head of Procurement
Supervises: Procurement Assistant
Job Purpose
This position aims to support Head of Procurement to implement Central Bank’s Procurement Policy, partake drafting procurement contracts, contract management tendering of goods and service to achieve Bank’s strategic objectives in compliance with statutory laws and practices, preparing procurement plans, issuing RFQ’s, obtain competitive quotations & offers, negotiations and final award including drafting Letter of intent’s and obtain approvals & make agreements under guidance of the Procurement or some one on his behalf.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue Expressions of Interest (EOI), Invitations to Bid (ITB), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP) and other bidding documents required to support the supply of goods and services on competitive basis
- Assist Procurement Head for handling claims against warranties and works towards the resolution of conflicts and problems arising out of cases o poor performance for non-compliance with contractual obligations within the terms and conditions
- Support colleagues in matters regarding procurement policies and procedures, technical specifications, pricing and product and service availability, as well as appropriate substitutes or alternative options for cost minimization.
- Maintain contracts, reports tender documents and procurement related records, and ensure its validity in manner that is retrievable and can be understood by all.
- Assist Directors, of CBS departments in development, implementation, and interpretation of procurement policy
- Respond to queries from CBS Offices, Branches Department, project, clients, companies, etc. regarding procurement related matters or on the tenders
- Preparation of Bid Evaluation Reports for works, goods, and services.
- Under supervision of Head of Procurement, he/she plans, organizes the logistics associated with prompt delivery of supplies, materials, equipment, and services to meet the procurement need of the bank.
- Development of the rosters of suppliers, quality, and performance measurement mechanisms to be used; vendor roster to be updated on a regular basis
- Contributes preparation of reports and other documents as required identify any possible procurement risks recommend mitigation measures for all contract other procurement activities.
Functional & Organizational Skills
Negotiation skills
- Ability to analyses and interpret financial monitoring and other performance information
- Excellent communication- both written and verbal
- Ability to work as part of teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to plan and organize own workload
- Ability to maintain accurate records including to financial control and audit requirement.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply management, engineering, project management or related field. CIPS certification/qualification and membership will be competitive advantage.
Experience:
At least 3 years practical experience showing progressive responsible assignments at senior level in well-established organization. Proved procurement experience in banking sector will be an added value.
Language:
Fluent in spoken and written English and Somali
How to apply :
Qualified national applicants with required skills are invited to submit their electronic applications and updated resumes through email; recruitment@centralbank.gov.so and copy to gm@centralbank.gov.so not later Than 24th September, 2020 at midnight Mogadishu time. Incomplete Applications and those received after deadline will not be considered. Per newly approved human resources policy, Central Bank is equal opportunity employer, female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Please note Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.