Procurement Officer
ACBAR - Agency Coordinating Body For Afghan Relief
Expiration Date 20-02-2015
Strengthening Higher Education Program funded by the World Bank. The developmental objective of the proposed program is to progressively restore basic operational performance at a group of core universities (Balkh, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Herat, Kabul and Kabul polytechnic Universities) in Afghanistan. This will provide an institutional base for an agenda focusing on tertiary education development, capacity building and reform.
Salary: According To World Bank Salary Range
Duties & Responsibilities:
Scope of Work for Procurement Officer:
To provide technical support in all Procurement issues to University of Balkh implementing the Strengthening Higher Education Project. The Procurement Officer will be based in the Project Coordination Team and report to Executive Committee /Chancellor of the University with visits to the Ministry of Higher Education when and as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Managing the procurement reports related to the Funds.
2. Overall developing, planning and managing of Procurement activities related to the project.
3. Follow all procurement issues and ensure the World Bank Procurement procedures and guidelines are being implemented.
4. Liaising with MOHE officials and the Project Executive Committee on relevant procurement issues.
5. Any other relevant task assigned by Project Coordinator.
Qualifications required:
1. Must be a university graduate.
2. An outstanding professional practitioner with at least two years of successful experience in the field of procurement.
3. Capable of relating effectively to the staff of MOHE and University faculty and administration.
4. Willingness to travel continually and to work long hours when required.
5. Ability to communicate easily with foreign technical staff.
6. Excellent written and oral communication in English, Dari and Pashto languages.
7. Hardworking and committed to the successful implementation of the project.
8. Strong Interpersonal skills.
9. Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
10. Knowledge of Microsoft computer package.
Submission Guideline:
Please submit your CV and Cover letter to:
Presidency of Balkh University, Balkh, Afghanistan
Email: balkh_university@yahoo.com
If you have any difficulties in finding office or related to project then do not hesitate to contact Mobile no: (0093) 070 535 350
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