Procurement Specialist at Rwanda Development Board (RDB) ( Deadline: 01/09/2025)
Job responsibilities
• Prepare annual procurement plans in accordance with the strategic and action plans for the implementation of program activities and ensure its implementation on a timely and efficient manner;
• Ensure that all procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the procurement plan as approved by the Senior Management of RDB;
• Prepare necessary procurement documentation for services, goods and works including the preparation of advertisements, identification of possible suppliers/contractors, preparation of bidding documents, Request for Quotations, Request for proposals, opening reports, evaluation reports, price market research, obtaining the necessary clearances (from RPPA, Tender Committee and Partners);
• Train or advise staff from user departments in public procurement procedures;
• Ensure compliance in the procurement of works, goods, and services;
• Update and maintain the RDB Procurement manual including procedures and standard forms to be used during implementation;
• Liaise regularly with user departments in executing the procurement plan;
• Assisting in negotiation of contracts with selected consultants/suppliers. Arrange for signing of contract and distributes them to appropriate authorities;
• Provide necessary help to the tender committee as secretary to the committee;
• Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior(s).
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Law-1 Years of relevant experience
- Purchasing and Supply Chain Management-3 Years of relevant experience
- Master’s in Civil Engineering-1 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law-3 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering-1 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement-3 Years of relevant experience
- Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management-1 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering-3 Years of relevant experience
- Master’s Degree in Electronics Engineering-1 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronical Engineering-3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- Integrity
- Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills
- Inclusiveness
- Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Client/citizen focus
- Professionalism
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Understanding of public procurement laws and procedures in Rwanda
- Strong command of written and spoken English;
- Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
- Strong written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills
- Demonstrated experience in managing high value procurement contracts;
- Strong knowledge of Rwanda’s public procurement procedures, management, policies, laws and regulations;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the e-mucyo procurement system and any other procurement systems;
- Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills with high professional and ethical standards;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
- Flexibility, team player, able to multi-task, and get things done as expected;
Psychometric Languages
- English
Psychometric Domains
- Critical thinking-Competence / Skills
- Knowledge/Awareness-Behavior and attitude
- Behavioral observations-Behavior and attitude
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