Job Description
Applications are invited from highly competent and qualified persons to fill the above mentioned position that has arisen in the Office of the Auditor-General.
Provides guidance and technical advice regarding planning, budgeting and controlling of Procurement and Disposal of Assets function and activity of the entity to ensure value for money.
Reporting to: Director Procurement
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and organize the procurement activities of the Office.
- Provide high level technical guidance in work requirements and methods.
- Oversee the preparation of bidding documents in compliance with Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act.
- Supervise the preparation of bidding notices and shortlist.
- Manage bidding processes including pre-bidding meetings, clarifications and the receipt and opening of Bids.
- Supervise the Office’s evaluation committee in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act.
- Manage the evaluation of bids and any post qualification negotiations.
- Superintend over the preparation of evaluation reports including contract award recommendations in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act.
- Advise the Office on procurement regulations.
- Supervise the preparation of contract documents and oversee their management.
- Submit procurement and evaluation reports to the Auditor General.
- Incorporate procurement best practices and market research.
- Supervise staff in the procurement unit.
- Conduct appraisals for members of staff in the unit.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management /Purchasing and supply.
- A Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) graduate Diploma.
- A Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at management level.
- Public Sector experience is an added advantage.
Skills, Knowledge and attributes:
- A thorough understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and other relevant statutes.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to write procurement policies and procedures.
- Ability to make sound and good judgement.
- Excellent management and supervisory skills.
- Excellent computer skills including SAP.
- Must be a good team player.
Other
How to Apply
If you are qualified and interested, please submit your application with a detailed Curriculum Vitae not later than June 28, 2024, to the following email address: auditofficehr@gmail.com
OR hand deliver to No. 48 Burroughs House, Corner George Silundika and Simon Muzenda Street (4th Street).