Princes Town Regional Corporation
Princes Town
Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%; font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">The incumbent is required to co-ordinate and supervise the work and provide support and participate in the implementation of procurement and disposal activities and in the provision of related services in the Princes Town Regional Corporation. Work includes interpreting and applying procurement and disposal policies and procedures; conducting research and analyzing procurement data to inform policy development; participating in the implementation of the Annual Procurement and Disposal Plan; supervising support staff and providing advice and guidance on procurement and disposal related issues.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Participates in the implementation of the Annual Procurement and Disposal Plan, programmes and projects to support the overall strategic objectives of the Princes Town Regional Corporation.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Participate in the provision of procurement and disposal services in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Supervises the activates of support staff involved in the procurement and disposal services.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Issues tender documents and maintains and updates the register of pre-qualified contractors. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Implements measures to identify and prevent fraudulent practices.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Updates and maintains the public procurement database of the Princes Town Regional Corporation which is linked to the centralized database of the Office of Procurement Regulation.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Conducts quality control checks to ensure that contract deliverables are provided in compliance with contractual arrangements.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Provide advice and guidance on matters regarding the application of procurement and disposal legislation, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">&nbsp;Liaises with the Office of Procurement Regulation to obtain advice and guidance on the interpretation application of procurement and disposal policies, procedures and legislation. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Conducts research and analyses data on performance related issues pertaining to procurement and disposal reports findings and makes recommendations for improvement to the Procurement and Disposal Performance Management System.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Participates in the implementation of the performance management system related to public procurement and disposal.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Participates in the drafting of preliminary budgetary estimates of expenditure for the Procurement and Disposal Unit.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us"="">Drafts, circulars, memoranda, manuals and other documents related to procurement disposal matters.</span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt;="" letter-spacing:="" 0.4px;"="">Performs other related duties</span><br></li></ul>
Key Competency
<div><div> Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">&nbsp;of procurement and disposal management. Considerable knowledge of legislation,</span></div><div>&nbsp;policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to public procurement and&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">disposal management.</span></div><div> Knowledge of research methods, principals and techniques</div><div> Knowledge of supply market operations.</div><div> Knowledge of relevant computer applications, including&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;e-procurement.&nbsp;</div><div> Basic knowledge of the principles of fraud detection.&nbsp;</div><div><div> Ability to use e-procurement software applications.</div><div> Ability to use the internet for research purposes.</div><div> Ability to analyze and evaluate data and identify trends in procurement and&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">disposal management.&nbsp;</span></div><div> Ability to interpret legislation, policies, procedures, rules and regulations&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">pertaining to the procurement and disposal of public property.</span></div><div> Ability to supervise support staff engaged in the provision of procurement&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">and disposal services.</span></div><div> Ability to make decisions within approved policy frameworks.</div><div> Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.</div><div> Ability to prepare reports</div><div> Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in the performance of duties.</div><div> Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity in the performance of duties.</div><div> Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">and other stakeholders.&nbsp;</span></div></div><div><div> Experience in the area of procurement and disposal of public property.</div><div> Training as evidenced by a recognized degree in Management Studies, Public&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Sector Management, Finance, Law, Economics or Marketing; supplemented by&nbsp;</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Certification in Procurement and supply, Procurement Management or&nbsp;</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Supply Chain Management from an accredited institution; or any equivalent&nbsp;</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">combination of experience and training.&nbsp;</span></div></div><div><br style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"></div></div><div><br></div>