Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking an experienced Procurement Agent Manager for an anticipated Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded project in Ghana.

The Procurement Agent Manager will be required to provide procurement management and contract administration services related to the procurement of goods, works and services for the implementation of the Project. The Procurement Agent Manager will conduct procurements in a fully professional, transparent and ethnical manner that provides open competition to the maximum extent practical in order to ensure advantageous prices and equal and fair access for eligible suppliers and contractors.

The Procurement Agent Manager will perform the following:

•    Manage, execute and administer tasks related to the procurement of goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services, including review of technical specifications, preparation of tender documents, bid evaluation report, contract negotiations and award, and overall contract management services.
•    Plan, schedule, and prioritize the procurement functions, including plans for the efficient procurement of goods, works and services
•    Ensure all procurements are conducted in compliance with the principles, rules and procedures set out in bidding documents, the MCC Program, Procurement Guidelines, Compact and any Supplemental Agreements
•    Prepare, implement and update the Procurement Operations Manual
•    Establish and implement a Contract Administration system
•    Assist in the preparation of procurement plans, procurement implementation plans and procurement performance reports
•    Provide training on bid evaluations, contract administration and procurement operations manual
•    Respond promptly and fairly to bid challenges about the procurement activity
•    Protect the procurement activity from fraud, waste and abuse
•    Assume other operational, functional, and contractual obligations and responsibilities customarily performed by a Procurement Agent.

Qualification Required & Experience         

•    Minimum of 15 years experience working as a procurement professional
•    Education and/or training in procurement, logistics, business, law, economics, finance, public administration, or related field
•    Professional procurement qualifications or specialized training
•    Extensive knowledge and understanding of international best practices in procurement procedures, FIDIC documents, project administration and follow-up, and contract management
•    Proven experience with international development partner institutions procurement guidelines and procedures – especially of the World Bank, USAID or Millennium Challenge Corporation
•    Proven leadership qualities and experience as project manager/procurement agent
•    Excellent communication and ability to work with high level of government officials and business executives
•    Fluency in English
•    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

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Closing Date: 02 November, 2013

Cardno Offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Cardno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.