Job Description

Reporting to the SPIU Coordinator, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the following;

– Prepare annual procurement Plan in accordance with the strategic and action plan for the implementation of RWB’s activities and ensure its implementation on a timely and efficient manner;

– Review periodically SPIU/RWB Procurement Plan and update it on a regular basis to ensure that all procurement is carried out in accordance with the procurement plan as approved by the SPIU/RWB Management;

– Supervision of the whole supply chain of the SPIU/RWB from preparation of the tender/bidding documents, evaluation of the bids/proposals, recommendation for tender award and contract, Contract monitoring,

– Provide guidance to the Institution with regard to streamlining the procurement function for efficiency and effective performance;

– Establish a procurement filing system, including records of documents from advertisement until goods/ works or Services are delivered;

– Facilitate by providing required documents during SPIU/RWB technical and procurement audits;

– Monitor and ensure that the procurement calendar is respected and there is timely delivery on planned activities;

– Establish and implement procedures in line with the public procurement procedures and standard bidding documents;

– Ensure Economy, transparency, fairness, efficiency, accountability and zero tolerance to corruption in all procurement activities.

– Being able to work under stressful conditions and ready to work overtime and for field work

– Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Profile

Master’s Degree in Procurement, Management, Public Finance, Economics, Law with 3 years of relevant working experience in procurement; or Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Management, Public Finance, Economics, Law, with 5 years of working experience in procurement. Possession of a professional Certificate in Procurement such as CIPS will be an added advantage.

Key technical skills and knowledge

– Excellent communication skills both oral and writing

– Excellent interpersonal skills

– Planning and organizational skills

– Ability to prioritize and plan effectively

– Judgement and decision making skills

– Time management, team work and presentation skills

– Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English or French