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Procurement Specialist Consultant at Abt Associates, Lusaka, Zambia

Abt Associates

Procurement Specialist Consultant at Abt Associates, Lusaka, Zambia

Abt Associates

Full time Job

Date Posted: August 16, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: August 23, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Development of RFQ/Ps for procurement of goods and services valued at $3000.00 USD or above.
  • Conduct solicitations of quotations/proposals for goods and services in accordance with Abt policies and procedures.
  • Leading evaluations for procurements valued at $3000.00 USD and above while providing guidance to the procurement committee members during the bid evaluation meeting.
  • Preparing award summaries/memos as per Abt policy.
  • Preparing bid analysis for procurements above $3,000.00.
  • Issue local purchase orders (PO) to vendors and ensure vendors confirm and sign purchase orders before commencing performance of the order.
  • Ensure complete procurement files are saved in the procurement database.
  • Attending vendor issues arising during PO performance to ensure smooth completion of tasks.
  • Updating the procurement tracker with all procurements worked on from start to close in collaboration with the procurement specialist.
  • Collaborate with the procurement team/committee to ensure procurements are completed and executed while adhering to policy.

  Deliverables:

  • Weekly report on procurement tasks performed and completed
  • Weekly bid evaluation reports for all evaluations conducted
  • Weekly report on awarded and performed purchase orders
  • Weekly update of the procurement tracker

Experience

  • Minimum of three years of relevant experience working as a procurement manager
  • Experience working with USAID projects
  • Knowledge of USAID policies on procurements and award
  • Provincial and District health teams in the implementation of community health interventions
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Experience inworking with local communities, civil society partners, urban /Local Government Institutions and Governments officials.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree +3 years of relevant experience
  • Degree in logistics, Business, Management, Administration or another relevant field
  • Experience with USAID funded development programs, and knowledge of the federal and AID Acquisition Regulations (FAR & AIDARs) is desirable
  • Excellent management organizational, computer (especially excel) and writing skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Possess UNDP CIPS Level 3 certification or equivalent certification in procurement & supply management, preferred

Application deadline:

Expired on: August 23, 2024

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