Job Description
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";="" letter-spacing:="" 0.3pt;="" background-image:="" initial;="" background-position:="" background-size:="" background-repeat:="" background-attachment:="" background-origin:="" background-clip:="" initial;"="">The incumbent is required to provide support in the execution of procurement, retention and disposal functions in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Property Act and established procurement procedures. Duties involve supporting the implementation of the Ministry's/Department's Annual Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Plan; assisting in the preparation of tender documents; reviewing bid submissions for compliance with procurement legislations; supporting the evaluation process for the award of contracts; and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate transparent and accountable procurement practices. The incumbent is also responsible for providing assistance in maintaining the Ministry's/Department's document management system.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><br><b><u>Duties and Responsibilities:</u></b></span></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Provides support in the implementation of the Annual Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Plan of the Ministry/Department, inclusive of the gathering and analyses of procurement data, ensuring alignment with the Ministry/Department's financial budget and its timely publication on the internal website.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Assists in drafting tender documents such as invitations for tenders and Requests for Proposals, in providing guidance and advice on tendering procedures and in the opening of tenders.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Receives and reviews bid submissions to verify consistency with tender invitations, Requests for Proposals and compliance with relevant legislations.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Provides assistance in reviewing evaluation reports and in the preparation of notes with recommendations for the award of contracts, for submission to the Procurement and Disposal Advisory Committee and approval for the accounting officer, arranges for the issuance of confirmation of the availability of funds, prepares and issues letters of award or rejection to contractors and memoranda to relevant Divisions/Units within the Ministry.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Provides assistance in the review of requests for Disposal of Public Property from Divisions/Units within the Ministry/Department, in preparing notes to the Procurement and Advisory Committee for review and approval of the accounting officer, submits file with notes for the recommendation of the Disposal Committee and issues letters/memoranda of approval to the entity.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Provides assistance in generating lists of pre-qualified and registered suppliers of goods and services and contractors for the Ministry/Department in Procurement Depository and the Ministry/Department's Internal Registry, ensuring compliance with the necessary qualifications, standards and regulatory requirements, maintains and updates same.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Provides support in the submission of relevant documents to the Legal Department of the Ministry/Department for the preparation of draft Contract Agreements and in reviewing and providing comments on same.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Provides support in the assessment of subject matter experts and other members of the Evaluation Committee and the Procurement Disposal Advisory Committees to ensure suitability and integrity and ability to adhere to ethical standards in procurement and disposal proceedings.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Assists in maintaining a document management system to ensure efficient record-keeping and retrieval of procurement, retention disposal and contract management activities, and documents all stages of the procurement and disposal cycles.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Provides assistance in the preparation of quarterly reports for review and submission to the Office of Procurement Regulation.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Assists in compiling monthly reports to monitor and evaluate effectiveness and efficiency in the application of measurement of tools in the implementation of procurement, retention and disposal functions.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Provides assistance in the preparation of notices/memoranda to relevant employees in respect of decisions taken by the Office of Procurement Regulation to ensure the effective implementation of the procedural procurement guidelines.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"="">Performs other related duties as required.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
Key Competencies
<p style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="" arial",sans-serif"=""><b><u>Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:</u></b></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="" arial",sans-serif"="">Knowledge of the principles, practices, method and procedures of procurement, retention and disposal management.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to public procurement and disposal management.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Knowledge of research methods, principles and techniques.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Knowledge of relevant computer applications, including e-procurement.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Basic knowledge of the Financial Regulations and Instructions.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Skill in the conduct of research.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Time management and organizational skills.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to work efficiently within time constraints or critical deadlines.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to draft clear and precise tender documents and proposals.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to review and evaluate bid submissions accurately.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to interpret legislation, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertaining to procurement and disposal of public property.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity in the performance of duties.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of staff and clients.&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"=""> </span><p><b style="text-align: justify; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><br></span></b></p><p><b style="text-align: justify; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="" arial",sans-serif"=""><u>Minimum Experience and Training:</u></span></b></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman";="" font-size:="" 12pt;="" letter-spacing:="" 0.4px;"="">Experience in the area of procurement, retention and disposal of public property and training as evidenced by the possession of a Diploma in Business Management, Public Sector Management or a related field supplemented by a Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent certification from an accredited institution or any equivalent combination of experience and training.&nbsp;</span></li></ul>