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• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

• Obtain competitive price quotations from both
  local and offshore vendors. 55%
• The jobholder will mainly handle all email,
  letters, and telephone calls. 30%
• Price/backup research for cutting and typing
  of Purchase Orders. Backup research is carried out by internet research, telephone
  and catalogue reviews. 20%
• Keenly verify invoices by ensuring that they
  tally with both the Receiving Report and Purchase Orders.
• Once verified, process payment by attaching
  copies of the Receiving Reports and invoices to the original Purchase
  order which is then forwarded to FMO.
• Follow-up orders: Request for acknowledgements and
  expected time of delivery. In case of partial deliveries, ensure that
  orders are fully supplied.
• File procurement documents and correspondence
  in accordance with established filing system. Take and place telephone
  calls to vendor requesting for invoices, follow-ups on deliveries, price
  inquiries and ensuring that contracts are administered as stipulated.
• Provide backup support to the Procurement
  Supervisor 5%

• The ideal candidate for the US Embassy Procurement
  Assistant career opportunity should hold an Honors Degree in Procurement
  and Logistics Management or Purchasing and Supply Management is required.
• At least two years’ experience in procurement
  related work is required with emphasis on practical hand-on responsibility.
• Broad working knowledge of procurement
  regulations, instructions and procedures, use of catalogs, contracting procedures
  and practices, good knowledge of local market practices and pricing
  customs is required.
• Excellent organizational skills, sense of
  priorities, ability to understand and process various types of documents,
  and computer skills in various programs
• Language Proficiency: List both English and host country
  language(s) by level and specialization. Level IV (good working knowledge)
  English ability is required.

• Universal Application for Employment as a
  Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), Download
  it Here.  Please clearly
  indicate the position number and position title in this form.
• Candidates who claim US Veterans preference
  must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US
  Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a
  conditional preference in hiring with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g. essays,
  transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
  requirements of the position as listed above.

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