Procurement Technician/Agent, MASS

• Dexis Consulting Group
• Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Apply by 18 May 2017

• Mid-level , Full-time staff position
• Posted on 18 April 2017

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Job Description

Dexis is seeking an experienced Procurement Technician/Agent to provide procurement support services to the Management and Administrative Support Services (MASS) contract with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Tanzania Mission. The work location for this position will be in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This is a full-time position. The start date for this position is o/a May 1, 2017 and is an anticipated 18-month assignment.
Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Office (EXO) to manage Mission deadlines and facilitate requests through their complete procurement lifecycle according to priority assigned
• Initiate and track Buyer and Requester procurement actions in USAID’s Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS), maintaining a tracking system of all procurement documents by the requestor in GLAAS
• Identify and post procurement solicitations and other notices, organize and coordinate technical evaluation committees, and support negotiation and documentation of contracts
• Coordinate effectively with various offices within the Mission to ensure effective and compliant procurement procedures and resolve issues as they arise, including (but not limited to) OAA, the Executive Office, and the Office of Financial Management
• Perform any other duties as requested by the client or supervisor

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, law or other field relevant to procurement or equivalent work experience
• Five years’ experience in procurement
• Two years’ experience in U.S. federal contracting either in the U.S. Federal Government or as a contractor for the U.S. Government
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English

About the Organization

With over 15 years of experience, Dexis specializes in creating custom-tailored, adaptable, and effective international development solutions. Operating in over 70 countries, we support clients like the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Department of State, Department of Defense, and other multilateral
agencies. We are one of the fastest growing firms in international development and our staff report some of the highest levels of job satisfaction in our industry.
Dexis is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the US Armed Forces.

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