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• Actively participates in formulating plans
  and strategies for procurement
• Works closely with other directorates and
  departments to identify their procurement needs for the coming accounting
  period and compiles a master procurement list for the entire organization
• Develops and/or maintains specifications of
  the various goods to be procured and where he obtains samples he keeps
  those samples and ensures that goods supplied match with the samples given
  earlier
• Prepares tender documents and manages the
  tendering process within the established guidelines of the Authority and
  in compliance with PPDA procedures.
• The incumbent prepares tender papers for the
  approval of the Head of Procurement before submission to the contracts
  committee
• Evaluates bids for high value and/or
  specialized procurements and disposals
• Manages the preparation of monthly and
  quarterly procurement reports and submits them to PPDA and NIRA’s
  contracts committee, responds to any communications from PPDA and/or other
  organisations or individuals regarding procurement as par the PDDA rules
• Receives tender or bid documents and prepares
  for evaluation by the tender/procurement committee
• Implements the decisions of the Contracts
  Committee. Prepares, administers and issues approved contracts
• Works closely with suppliers, service
  providers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and
  services
• Ensures accurate maintenance and safe storage
  of records for all procurement activities.
• Enforces adherence to procurement regulations
  and guidelines (government and donors)
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
  from time to time by the Head of Procurement. 

• The ideal candidate for the National
  Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Senior Procurement
  Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in
  Procurement and Supplies Management or Business Administration with
  specialization in purchasing and supplies, or a related field from a
  recognised institution.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of
  Purchasing & Supplies or other relevant internationally recognised
  procurement professional body is a must.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in
  procurement in a reputable Public or Private organization, two (2) of
  which should have been at supervisory level.
• Proven ability to manage tender negotiations,
  contract placements, delivery and payments.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute
  tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results.
• Working knowledge of relevant statutory and
  regulatory requirements.
• High degree of flexibility to react effectively
  to unforeseen circumstances
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• IT literacy

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