| Job Function
Assisting the Procurement Officers in carrying out routine procurement activities, record keeping and documentation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting in developing and updating the Annual Procurement Plan.
Maintaining and updating NAC procurement records to ensure audit ready status at all times;
Assisting with maintenance and updating of procurement databases and contract register;
Collaborating with MRA to ensure rapid duty and-tax free clearance of NAC and GRO goods;
Assisting with the preparation of Bidding Documents, Procurement Notices, Bid Opening and Evaluation sessions.
Undertaking procurement processes using Shopping procedures and any other procurement methods as assigned from time to time;
Assisting NAC User Departments, Grants Officers and Grant Recipient Organisations (GROs) with procurement activities and logistics;
Assisting in the preparation of evaluation reports , contracts, award notices and other procurement and contractual documents as required;
Taking minutes of the Internal Procurement Committee meetings and tender opening sessions and ensure proper filing in the procurement files.
Assisting in monitoring of procurement processes for GROs through procurement files reviews and monitoring visits.
Assisting in the preparation of Quarterly procurement progress reports.
Managing any other duties related to the procurement function as assigned by the supervisors.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of a Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or Diploma in Business Administration/Engineering/Law and/or any related discipline from an accredited Institution of Higher Learning.
He/she must have a minimum of Three years’ experience in procurement in a very busy organisation. Those with experience in donor-funded projects will have an added advantage.
Person Specification
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Highly motivated, ethical, with excellent planning, high level of diplomacy, integrity, analytical communication and Interpersonal skills.
Be computer literate MS Office pack.
Invitation for Applications
Applications must give full details of qualifications and work experience and describing the qualities and skills that will enable them to successfully perform the duties described above. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.
Submission of Applications
Applications clearly marked “Procurement Assistant” must be delivered to the address indicated below on or before Friday, 26th May, 2017.
The Executive Director,
National AIDS Commission (NAC),
Petroda House, near Area 18 Roundabout,
P.O. Box 30622
LILONGWE 3
Attention: Head of Administration and Human Resources
Location: Lilongwe
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: N/A
Job deadline: 2017-05-26
Company: National AIDS Commission (NAC) | | |
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