Procurement Officer

Closing date 20 October 2009

An NGO-managed education program operating in seven provinces in Indonesia seeks qualified candidates based in Jakarta Office for the following vacant position:

Procurement Officer

Position Description:
Procurement Officer will report to Operation Manager and will work closely with Grants Manager, finance team, designated procurement staff in provincial offices, and other technical staff. The Procurement Officer will ensure that the subcontractor meets performance requirements, and adheres to all relevant USAID regulations.

The Procurement Officer will collaboratively plan procurement activities for various technical components, including Cluster Resource Centers (CRCs), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Kindergartens, Libraries, and other programs. The Procurement Officer will develop specifications, in collaboration with technical staff, and will seek best value for the project by procuring all necessary items through transparent bidding processes.

The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing system of procurement of commodities/services for programmatic activities carried out in Jakarta and provincial offices. The Procurement Officer will ensure effective communications between provincial procurement staff, vendors in Jakarta and the provinces, Jakarta finance staff, grants management staff, as well as technical advisors. The Procurement Officer monitors the processes of procurement and delivery of in-kind grants in provinces, making sure that all necessary approvals are signed and delivered, and that vendor payments are in accordance with the procedures.

Job Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years experience managing administrative systems, overseeing complex processes which require approval from various parties at different stages

• Knowledge of USAID regulations regarding procurement would be an advantage
• Knowledge of transparent bidding processes for procurement, and management of procurement systems
• Proven negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, conversant & literate in English would be an advantage

Send a CV and cover letter to our email address: DBE2Indonesia@edc.org
Please keep attachments small. All applications due before 20 October 2009
Only short listed candidates will be interviewed
The recruitment process regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, disability and religious beliefs