Procurement Director at TradeMark East Africa (TMEA)
EXCITING OPPORTUNITYTO LEAD OUR PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS ACROSS EAST AFRICA
TradeMark
East Africa (TMEA) is funded by a range of development agencies with
the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through trade. We believe
that enhanced trade contributes to economic growth, a reduction In
poverty and subsequently increased prosperity. The first phase of TMEA
runs to mid-2017 and we expect this to be followed by a second phase
from 2017 to 2024.
TMEA has its headquarters in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali.
We
are looking for an exceptional procurement professional to lead our
procurement, grant, and financial aid operations across TMEA (which
together account for annual expenditure of around $100 million).
PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR
The
Procurement Director will manage procurement effectively and
efficiently to ensure that TMEA obtains good value for money, minimises
the risk of bribery and corruption, and has robust and transparent
procedures which are in line with international best practice. S/he will
be responsible for ensuring procurement efficiency and delivery and
that systems are streamlined and support swift programme delivery. The
post requires highly-developed and effective interpersonal and client
liaison skills to ensure that TMEA’s teams, partners, bidders and
suppliers are satisfied with the quality of service.
The
ideal candidate will be a graduate and a member of the Chartered
Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) or of a similar recognized
procurement professional institution. S/he must possess a minimum of
ten years’ experience in a busy (and preferably development-oriented)
work environment, at least five of which must be in a senior level
procurement role.
APPLICATION DETAILS
The detailed job profile for this post can be accessed on our website www.trademarkea.com
This position is available on a one year contract with the possibility of renewal. Please apply online through http://www.trademarkea.com/work-with-us/
by Friday, 6 May 2016, 5.00pm East African time and ensure that you
attach your detailed CV, including details of your qualifications,
experience and present position. Your application should also include a
working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, and names and
contact details of three referees. Interviews will be conducted in June
2016 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Please
note that we will only consider applications received on-line through
the link provided above. Applications received after the deadline will
not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any
application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
TradeMark East Africa Is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes.
Source: The Guardian 29th April 2016
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