Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 09 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Office Procurement-Short Term Assignment Senior Officer will work with the Infrastructure and Subcontracts Manager to provide support in various Procurement and Subcontract functions. The Office Procurement-Short Term Assignment Senior Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory requirements and procurement regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR AIDAR, and ZPPA Act) are met in a satisfactory manner.

Specific Tasks
• Closely liaise with and provide all necessary assistance to the Infrastructure and Subcontracts Manager;
• Responsible for ensuring that all regulatory requirements (e.g., ADS) and procurement regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR and AIDAR) are met in a satisfactory and professional manner;
• Guarantees that solicitation-based procurement files are maintained in a current and complete manner, and are always audit-ready;
• Assist the project procurement process at all levels, including paperwork, purchasing, and providing periodic status reports to the procurement manager;
• Ensures that activities and procurement-related deliverables related to subcontracts are achieved on schedule, in accordance with approved specifications, and within the allocated budget;
• Assist the Infrastructure and Subcontracts Manager in setting up and monitoring the BPAs
• Assist with the proper marking of equipment and project-related deliverables in accordance with USAID regulations and in consultation with the Infrastructure and Subcontracts Manager;
• Ensure that the vendors or contractors are fully compliant with the project, USAID, or contracts’ terms and conditions;
• Assist in preparing RFQ/RFP; receive proposals, prepare spreadsheets for cost and tech evaluation documents;
• Solicit quotations and make purchases based on project and USAID policies and procedures;
• Ensure timely delivery of all goods and or services of the projects;
• Perform other related tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma or equivalent in Purchasing and Supply field preferred;
• Minimum of 5 years work experience; procurement and contract management experience preferred;
• Should be a paid-up member and holder of a valid Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) practicing license;
• Experience working on donor-funded development projects, and with USAID programs specifically, is preferred;
• Strong knowledge and understanding of USAID regulations, including U.S. government regulations for compliance and oversight;
• Written and spoken proficiency in English.
Location of Assignment: Lusaka

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Complete the form here no later than COB Tuesday, November 20, 2023 at 17:00 hours. No telephone inquiries, please.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
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