Contract Duration and Remuneration
. The contract will be for one year but extendable depending on the satisfactory performance and the need as of business continuity.
1. BACKGROUND
The Government of Ethiopia has received financial support from the World Bank to strengthen continental and regional infectious disease detection and response systems. MOH/EPHI is responsible for the administration of the project fund which needs considerable efforts to plan, administer, and follow-up. The project implementation Unit at MOH/EPHI is responsible for the administration of the project fund, and procurement activities which need considerable efforts to plan, prepare TORs, evaluate-tenders, award contracts and follow-up implementations.
For the effective implementation of this project, EPHI is looking for a procurement management specialist who will be responsible for the overall Procurement Management arrangements of the project, ensure the maintenance of sound arrangements throughout the life of the project consistent with agreements, manuals and project document and will work closely with project team and MOH/EPHI Finance and procurement directorate. The procurement specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project and MOH/EPHI on procurement issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for procurement aspects of the project. The scope of work broadly includes procurement of goods and non-consulting services, works and consultancy services.
2. OBJECTIVE
The objective of this post is to provide MOH/EPHI with the procurement capacity and enable the MOH/EPHI Procurement Team to effectively process procurement activities under the project. This will contribute to the success of the project as a whole.
3. SPECIFIC TASKS / ACTIVITIES
The Procurement Specialist will be accountable to the Finance and Procurement directorate and the procurement Case Team leader and shall carry out the following activities:
4. METHODOLOGY
The procurement specialist will work closely with the Finance and Procurement Directorate and Procurement case Team to assist in the procurement activity and improve the efficiency /quality of work in accordance with Guidelines & procedures of World Bank.
5. REPORTING
The Procurement specialist will be placed with the Project Implementing Unit and report to the Finance and Procurement Directorate related to the project activities.
· BA/MA/MBA in supply management, marketing, management, economics or other related fields which enables her/him to perform the duties specified above.
· At least 10 years of professional working experience for graduate degree holders or 8 years for post graduate degree holders, preferably with experience in the areas of internationally financed development programs
· Experience in World Bank procurement guidelines and procedures is required
· Good Command of English speaking and writing.
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