Summary
Date Posted: 28th January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: RwF

JOB DETAILS:
The Development Bank of Rwanda is Rwanda’s only National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s development goals. Of recent, the bank has undergone substantial re-organization aimed at positioning itself “To be an innovative and sustainable provider of development finance for socio-economic impact”.
In order to achieve this vision, the Bank’s new strategic plan (2018-2024) outlines three (3) key strategic themes;
• Operational Excellence
• Strategic Partnerships
• Dynamic Culture
To help accomplish this ambitious and exciting vision, The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) would like to recruit suitable qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
Position: Procurement management Officer (1)
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop the Procurement strategy and budget and ensure effective implementation in line with the overall approved Plans of the SPIU;
• Manage the procurement process to meet all the procurement needs of the SPIU in liaison with the project managers of the Renewable Energy, Affordable Housing projects and Tender Committee to ensure that purchase and contract processes including; verification and approval of purchase requests from cost centers, prequalification of vendors, development and issuance of tender documents, awarding of contracts and contract management are in line with the SPIU budget forecasts. The procurement policies and procedures of World Bank and Development Bank of Rwanda will be respected;
• Lead contract negotiations for Key Bank Vendors; including contractual terms/ conditions and pricing to ensure cost effectiveness of the purchases;
• Initiate and manage new and ongoing vendor relationships through frequent contact and discussions and formal quarterly business reviews;
• Provide strategic advice to the Bank’s management team, SIPU Coordinator and Project managers and submit periodic reports on the execution of the procurement plan;
• Continuously assess risks inherent in the procurement process and develop mitigating measures to ensure risk reduction as well as keeping an up-to-date schedule of market prices & services;
• Perform any other duty as will be tasked by your supervisors from time to time.
Job requirements
Education
A Bachelor’s degree coupled with a professional procurement qualification CIPS or CILT or related field
Experience and Skills
• A min of 4 years’ experience managing procurement activities; preferably in the financial services industry;
• Knowledge of the procurement regulations of Rwanda.
• Excellent negotiator (contract terms/ conditions and pricing) with key bank Vendors;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to network and interact with industry peers to understand regulatory and market trends in order to continuously improve Key Vendor relationship management;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with Business and Technical Partners and Vendors with positive results.

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Job application procedure
Interested candidate should apply online ( https://www.brd.rw/brd/careers/ ) and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, past and current service/employment certificates (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting) , motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors as well as their emails and telephone. Only online applications shall be considered.
Email: recruitment@brd.rw (for only inquiries)
Address all applications to the Chief Human Capital and Administrative Services of the Development Bank of Rwanda.
Deadline for application: Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 03:30 pm.
Details of the job descriptions are posted on BRD website: www.brd.rw
The employment package is highly competitive/attractive.
Only candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for an interview.
Done in Kigali, the January 10, 2019
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