Procurement planning, project procurement, tender documents, contracts for services and purchase orders for goods.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Be primarily responsible for facilitating procurement processes under the project, ensuring it is timely.
•    Work with the RAF Procurement Team to ensure adequate vendors, suppliers and contractors are successfully registered in the FAO/UN system in time to facilitate project activities.
•    Respond to requests for assistance during tendering process from project staff, makes recommendation on best course of action and approves obligations as per delegated level of authority.
•    Assist in the preparation of periodic reports, assessments, and technical documents, including but not limited to; project progress and monitoring reports, Project Terminal Report implementation reports, letters of agreement, terms of references, and speeches.
•    Support monitoring through analysis of reports. Identifies variances and/or compliance issues and makes recommendations.
•    Participate in the development of improved work methods and procedures.
•    Participate on special project/work teams.
•    Draft tender documents, contracts, purchase orders and general correspondence.
•    Review the technical and financial offers.
•    Participate in meetings with stakeholders as necessary.
•    Participates in the market and suppliers’ research.
•    Assist in planning and execution of workshops and other meetings.
•    Perform any other duties as may be required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  

•    Advanced university degree in Business, Administration, Economics, Public Administration or Commerce or a related field. Candidates holding a first level university degree, Bachelors’ degree or equivalent, may also be considered if possessing two additional years of relevant work experience.
•    Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement management. Knowledge of agricultural sector is a plus.
•    Working knowledge of English, (level C).
•    National of Ghana.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Knowledge of agricultural sector is a plus.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of procurement and contract-related issues including reviewing, preparing and drafting contractual instruments.
•    Demonstrated ability to draft documents and material in English is considered a strong asset.
•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.