Procurement Officer- One (1) position- Head office

Description
Source Dailynews,21st Feb 2017
The National Insurance Corporation of Tanzania (NICT) Ltd is a state owned insurance company with a branch network all over the country. In order to strengthen its operations, the Corporation now needs to fill
some few vacant posts in order to obtain dynamic, dedicated and self motivated employees who will enable the Corporation to meet the aspirations of all its stakeholders especially customers.
The Corporation wishes therefore to invite candidates with competent skills to fill the following vacancies:-

Procurement Officer- One (1) position- Head office

Required Qualifications and Experience:
The holder of this post must have a Bachelor Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management/ Procurement and Supplies Management or equivalent qualifications. The holder must also be a Certified Supplies Professional (CSP) with National Board of Materials Management- NBMM. Also a candidate must have at least three years (3) post professional qualification experience in the field. A post - graduate degree or specialized training in Materials Management or Business Administration will be an added advantage.

Reports to: Head of Procurement Management Unit

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To receive and review specifications from the user departments and compile required inputs for the tender process.
To prepare periodic reports regarding procurement, including tender documents, agreements and other correspondences.
To procure goods, works and services of the Corporation.
To ensure timely ordering and receiving of goods and/ or services required by the Corporation.
To ensure that queries related to procurement are responded to without delay, and supply of goods and services meets demand in order to avoid unnecessary stoppage of works.
To liaise with all stakeholders, especially the Public
Procurement Regulatory Authority, on matters relating to procurement of goods and services, including taking the necessary action in cases of delay.
To formulate, coordinate, control review and develop procedures, regulations policies relating to competitive and cost effective procurement.
To receive and check delivered goods and services.
To keep and maintain records of procured materials and
To perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned by Head of Procurement Management.



Application Instructions
Qualifying candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address below enclosing: • An application letter showing how you meet the post's requirements and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. • Copies of relevant certificates and awards. • Contact address including telephone number(s) and email addresses. • One passport size photograph attached to the application letter. • Three work related referees. • Successful candidates will serve the Corporation under specific employment contract. All travelling and lodging costs when attending the interview will be borne by the
applicant. All applications should be addressed to;
MANAGING DIRECTOR, 
NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION OF TANZANIA LTD, 
P.O. BOX 9264, 
DAR ES SALAAM 
TANZANIA.