URC is recruiting staff for positions on the Operations team for the USAID-funded Ghana Systems for Health Project.

Job Title: PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Procurement Officer will manage all project purchasing and contracting. Key responsibilities include:

•   Ensure procurement practices are transparent and in compliance with USAID regulations
•   Call for and oversee selection committees to review applicants and select vendors
•   Prepare service delivery contracts, leases and purchase orders for all acquisition needs
•   Maintain procurement files and vendor-tracking system
•   Work with the Director of Finance and Administration (FAM) and Accountant to ensure execution of payment terms outlined in purchase orders, grants and contracts
•   Oversee the management of project materials/equipment and report regularly to FAM in regard to use and/or consumption

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's or equivalent in public or business administration or law with at least five years of experience working in a related field
•   Knowledge of acquisition procedures, including but not limited to negotiating terms and conditions of contracts, processing requests for quotes and managing purchases from execution of orders through delivery, grants management, ensuring compliance with USAID and Ugandan regulations
•   Highly organized with the ability to maintain clear procurement files and vendor-tracking systems
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
•   Computer literacy is required in the MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualification

•   Experience working with USAID- or other USG-funded projects is strongly desired

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your Cover Letter and CV  to:-

s4hrecruitment-operations@urc-chs.com

Closing Date: 25 July, 2014

Please limit electronic submissions to 3 MB. NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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