“Procurement and Contracting Specialist’’
GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement ‘# vacancy number 089/2023’
“Energizing Developement”
Brief Description of the project/ unit
As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development policy objectives.
In Ethiopia, GIZ has been working for more than 40 years in bilateral cooperation on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and on the commission of other international donors.
GIZ is implementing various energy projects in Ethiopia with the aim to support a sustainable supply of energy services. This is also intended to contribute to Ethiopia’s national strategies (National Electrification Plan, Growth & Transformation Plan, Climate Resilient Green Economy). The energy projects under the GIZ Energy Portfolio Ethiopia include: Energising Development (EnDev); Energy Solutions for Displacement Settings (ESDS); Green Peoples Energy (GBE) and the German-Ethiopia Energy Cooperation (GEEC). GIZ works in close cooperation with the Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) as its main political partner in the implementation of the programme.
Job Summary
The Procurement and Contract Officer is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive range of procurement, contract and customs clearance management services necessary to ensure the achievement of deliverables within the Energy Portfolio Ethiopia (EPE). S/he liaises with the country office as well as head quarter for all procurement and contracting activities.
Duration of contract: Until June 31, 2024
Application deadline: 27 May 2023
Required Candidates: 1
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Responsibilities and Duties
Job Description
Job Summary
The Procurement and Contract Officer is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive range of procurement, contract and customs clearance management services necessary to ensure the achievement of deliverables within the Energy Portfolio Ethiopia (EPE). S/he liaises with the country office as well as head quarter for all procurement and contracting activities.
Responsiblities
The incumbent is responsible for the:
Within this context, s/he fulfils the following tasks:
Procurement of Materials:
Procurement of services:
Customs Clearing tasks:
Qualifications
Professional experience
Other knowledge, additional competencies