Job Reference Number: n/a
Job Type: International Development Assistance/Emerging
Markets
Schedule: Contract
Job Location: Africa; Tanzania
Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is
currently seeking an experienced Procurement Agent Manager for
an anticipated Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded Project in
Tanzania.
The Procurement Agent Manager will be required to provide procurement management and contract administration services related to the procurement of goods, works, and services for the implementation of the Project. The Procurement Agent Manager will conduct procurements in a fully professional, transparent, and ethnical manner that provides open competition to the maximum extent practical in order to ensure advantageous prices and equal and fair access for eligible suppliers and contractors.
The Procurement Agent Manager will perform the following:
The Procurement Agent Manager will be required to provide procurement management and contract administration services related to the procurement of goods, works, and services for the implementation of the Project. The Procurement Agent Manager will conduct procurements in a fully professional, transparent, and ethnical manner that provides open competition to the maximum extent practical in order to ensure advantageous prices and equal and fair access for eligible suppliers and contractors.
The Procurement Agent Manager will perform the following:
- Manage,
execute, and administer tasks related to the procurement of goods, works,
consulting, and non-consulting services, including review of technical
specifications, preparation of tender documents, bid evaluation reports,
contract negotiations and awards, and overall contract management
services.
- Plan,
schedule, and prioritize the procurement functions, including plans for
the efficient procurement of goods, works, and services.
- Ensure
all procurements are conducted in compliance with the principles, rules,
and procedures set out in bidding documents, the MCC Program, Procurement
Guidelines, the Compact, and any Supplemental Agreements.
- Prepare,
implement, and update the Procurement Operations Manual.
- Establish
and implement a Contract Administration system.
- Assist
in the preparation of procurement plans, procurement implementation plans,
and procurement performance reports.
- Provide
training on bid evaluations, contract administration, and the procurement
operations manual.
- Respond
promptly and fairly to bid challenges regarding procurement activity.
- Protect
the procurement activity from fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Assume
other operational, functional, and contractual obligations and
responsibilities customarily performed by a Procurement Agent.
Key Responsibilities
- 15
years of experience working as a procurement professional
- Education
and/or training in procurement, logistics, business, law, economics,
finance, public administration, or a related field
- Professional
procurement qualifications or specialized training
- Extensive
knowledge and understanding of international best practices in procurement
procedures, FIDIC documents, project administration and follow-up, and
contract management
- Proven
experience with international development partner institution procurement
guidelines and procedures – especially those of the World Bank, USAID, or
Millennium Challenge Corporation
- Proven
leadership qualities and experience as project manager/procurement agent
- Excellent
communication skills and ability to work with high level of government
officials and business executives
- Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and
PowerPoint
- Fluency
in English – reading, writing, and speaking
- Experience
working in similar countries, preferably in East Africa
Other Requirements
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Employee Benefits
Cardno offers an excellent compensation and benefits
package
