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 Exciting Job Opportunity:

SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

CDEMA Coordinating Unit

The CDEMA Coordinating Unit (CU) is inviting suitable applications for the position of Senior Procurement Officer (SPO).  The SPO will be responsible for conducting procurement activities for the Agency and projects in accordance with the Agency’s Procurement & Contract Management policies and procedures as well as applicable donor guidelines.

Open To:

Employees of the CDEMA CU and all citizens and permanent residents of CARICOM countries.

Compensation:

The compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.   

Merit Criteria:

1.0           QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1.1           Graduate degree in Business, Management, Logistics, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline and aminimum of five (5) years’ experience in procurement or contract management.

OR

1.2           A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Logistics, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline and aminimum of seven (7) years’ experience in procurement or contract management.

1.3           Recognized qualification in Procurement would be an asset.

1.4           Experience in designing and undertaking the full range of procurement activities from the procurement plandesign through to contract completion.

1.5           Experience in managing a range of procurement methodologies including simple requests for quotations,tenders and establishing framework agreements.

1.6           Experience of adherence to donor procurement guidelines would be an advantage.

2.0           KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

2.1           Knowledge of procurement practices and processes. 

2.2           Excellent contract negotiation skills.

2.3           Knowledge of project management.

2.4           Demonstrated team player.

2.5           Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.

2.6           Excellent planning and organizational skills.

2.7           Excellent, oral and written communications skills.

2.8           Excellent interpersonal skills.

2.9           Good report writing, data acquisition and analysis skills.

2.10        Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant computer applications.

2.11        Diplomacy and advocacy skills

2.12        Ability to communicate effectively with persons at all levels.

2.13        Appreciation of workplace diversity.

 Information Notes:

1. Interested candidates must clearly demonstrate in writing that they have met all the criteria outlined above. Not doing so may result in your application not receiving further consideration.
2. Please send your applications, including your resume and cover letter, three (3) reference letters and copies of your qualifications/certificates via email and quote selection process number: CDEMA-CU/ADMIN34.
3. To review the full job description, please visit Vacancy Notice- Senior Procurement Officer.
4. CDEMA takes this opportunity to thank all candidates who apply, as only those selected for an interview will be contacted.