Job Description
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:" trebuchet="" ms",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"trebuchet="" ms";="" mso-bidi-font-family:"trebuchet="" ms";mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-fareast-language:="" en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa"="">The incumbent is required to perform professional work, provide support and aid the development of procurement and disposal strategies, and assist in the implementation of associated procurement and disposal actions in accordance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the procurement and disposal function in the Assembly. He/She is responsible primarily for the operationalization of the disposal strategy and plan for the Tobago House of Assembly. He/She is required to perform all activities related to the approval of disposal recommendations and provide assistance to all Departments on the Division's overall procurement of material, products and/or services in compliance with public procurement regulations, policies and handbooks. He/She will also be required to provide assistance with the tendering process and maintain pertinent records and information as required.</span>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Assists with the development and implementation of the THA's and the Division's Disposal Strategy and Plan</p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Monitors and evaluates the method of disposal consistent with all applicable legislation, policies and rules, and maintains appropriate records</p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Serves/facilitates committees, and represents the office in attendance and reporting on the public auctions and related disposal activities.</p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Provides assistance to Division's staff in resolving problems and conflicts arising during the procurement and disposal process</p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Prepares reports, correspondences and all other documents regarding primarily the Divisions' disposal activities and, where needed, general procurement matters</p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Provides, where necessary, technical assistance with the preparation of tender packages and the procurement of goods and services by carrying out pre-contract studies, negotiation and comparison of prices and delivery dates and all specifications in relation to the award of contracts as designated, and co-ordination of their timely dispatch</p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Assists with managing the administrative process throughout the duration of the preparation of alt documentation until the award of the contract</p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Performs other duties in the related field and indicated in the general Public Procurement Officer's job duties and responsibilities.</p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Working knowledge of the relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing the procurement of supplies, equipment, material and services in the Public Service<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of procurement and disposal<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Knowledge of governments tendering procedures<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Knowledge of sources of supplies, equipment, material and services, their availability and market prices and trends<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Knowledge of stores management and inventory control <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Some knowledge of the principles and practices of Project Management<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Knowledge of research methods, principles ad techniques<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Skills in the use of personal computers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to procurement in the Public Service and international lending agencies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Ability to research the market place for new products, sources of supplies, materials and equipment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Ability to prepare tender documents<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Ability to use e-procurement technology platforms<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Ability to use the internet for research purposes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Ability to analyse and evaluate data and trends in procurement and disposal, and to make recommendations<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> </p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Ability to solve problems and make decisions within approved policy frameworks</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Ability to observe and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt; line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other public service employees, representatives of recognized business, industry, professional and local associations and with potential and actual suppliers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> </span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:" trebuchet="" ms",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:="" calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:calibri;="" mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-fareast-language:en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa"="">Ability to negotiate effectively with contracted providers of goods and services</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><br></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:.15pt;margin-right:43.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in; line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p></o:p></p>
Key Competency
<p><p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:55.5pt; mso-layout-grid-align:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;="" mso-fareast-font-family:calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:="" "times="" new="" roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi"="">Some experience performing procurement and disposal related duties</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0in; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">&nbsp;</span></p> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:="" calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"times="" new="" roman";="" mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-fareast-language:="" en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa"="">Training as evidenced by a recognized University degree in Procurement Management; Business Management; </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:="" calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"times="" new="" roman";="" mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-fareast-language:="" en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa"="">Finance; Marketing supplemented by core courses in </span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:="" calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"times="" new="" roman";="" mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-fareast-language:="" en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa"="">Procurement or any equivalent combination of</span>&nbsp;<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:="" calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"times="" new="" roman";="" mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-fareast-language:="" en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa"="">experience and training</span><p></p></p>