The Ghana Institute Of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA) invites applications from qualified persons for the above position in the institute. The Head of Procurement shall be responsible for the procurement of goods, works and services of the right specifications, at the right price from the right source and delivered at the right time at the right place to facilitate the achievement of corporate objectives within the framework of GIMPA's statutes and policies.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate shall:

. Prepare annual procurement plan which will be reviewed quarterly.
. Receive and review requests for materials and services
. Prepare tender documents
. Advertise tenders and award contracts as directed by management.
. Prepare/review contract agreements
. Manage procurement contracts as directed by management.
. Maintain and update register of suppliers of goods and services
. Advise management on the activities of the procurement unit.
. Provide leadership and guidance in planning and implementing the unit's activities
. Ensure the institute meets standards of the procurement Act (Act 663).
. Perform any other incidental and related duties as directed by management

Qualifications:

. Must have a Master's degree in Procurement and supply chain management, logistics and supplies, operations management of a related field.
. Must have a minimum of six years senior supervisory experience in procurement.
. Must have a member of the chartered institute of purchasing and supply (CIPS).
. Preferences will be given to candidates with proven experience in public sector procurement.

Competencies

. Must have ready to work productively for long and sustained hours
. Must have excellent problem solving, inter-personal and leadership skills.
. Must possess adequate skills in providing guidance and administrative advice to staff
. Must be Microsoft office proficient especially in Excel
. Must have excellent analytical, planning ad organizing skills
. Must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
. Must have the ability to resolve conflict and to develop a good working relationship with others.
. Must have knowledge of the public procurement Act 663
. Must have high integrity and value confidentiality
. Must be self disciplined and self-motivated

Terms Of Appointment

The successful candidate shall hold office for a term of three years in the first instance and may be re-appointed for a further term of three years only, subject to satisfactory performance

Remuneration: Very attractive and competitive

How To Apply For The Job:

Interested applicants may submit their application, including their most recent curriculum vitae and academic certificates to the following address:

The Human Resource Manager
Ghana Institute Of Management and
Public Administration (GIMPA)
P.O. BOX AH 50
Achimota, Accra

Or

Email: hr@gimpa.edu.gh

Closing Date: 29th June, 2012