SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER – (REF: EAC/2010/003)

SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER – (REF: EAC/2010/003)

Grade: P2
Directorate: Human Resources and Administration
Department: Administration
Reports to: Principal Administrative Officer

Main Purpose of the Job:

To ensure that EAC is provided with appropriate high quality goods and services at competitive prices

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Initiate and develop procurement policies for the Community;
2. Prepare procurement guidelines in line with the EAC Financial Rules and Regulations of the Community; as well as the EAC Procurement Policies and Procedures.
3. Review procurement documentation for both local and overseas orders;
4. Prepare tender documents for purchase of supplies and equipment;
5. Prepare advertisements and procurement notices;
6. Analyze tender documents;
7. Establish a data bank of suppliers for the Community;
8. Prepare purchase orders as per approved tenders/quotes;
9. Keep custody of the Purchase Order Book(s);
10. Inspect goods before being accepted into the stores;
11. Prepare routine reports on order processing; and
12. Act as Secretary to the Procurement/Tender committee.

Qualifications and Experience:

A Masters degree in Procurement and Logistics Management or equivalent with post graduate professional qualifications from the Institute of Chartered Materials & supplies Management. 8 Years of relevant experience with 3 years at senior level.

Skills and Competencies:

Analytical skills, procurement procedures skills, materials management skills, negotiation skills, record keeping skills, customer relations and computer skills.

Age: 30 – 50 years

Apply to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P.O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: 007 27 2502455/2504481
E-mail: eac@eachq.org 

To be received not later than 24th September, 2010


The East African Community is an equal opportunity employer hence female candidates are encouraged to apply. The EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements for the advertised positions and will have been successfully shortlisted.