Job SummaryContract Type:Sign up to view job details.The Procurement Officer will assist the Procurement Specialist in execution of all procurementrelated tasks of the approved Procurement Plan during the project implementation by providingcritical advice and support which will guarantee timely acquisition of goods, works and servicesat MGLSD. Requirementsa) A Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Commerce(Procurement option) or any other related discipline.b) Should possess the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualification (MCIPS).c) Possession of the Master’s Degree in either Procurement, Business Administration or a relatedfield.d) A minimum experience of six (6) years in procurement service with extensive anddemonstrated experience of procurement of goods, non-consulting services, works andconsulting services.Responsibilitiesa) In Consultations with the Users, prepare, review, adjust (where applicable) and monitor theimplementation of the Project procurement plan.b) Ensure timely preparation/updating, and submissions of the project procurement plans forreview and approval of the World Bank.c) Timely submission of all procurement exchanges in the Bank’s online procurement system –STEP.d) Play a key coordination role between all stakeholders in the procurement cycle.e) Ensure that procurement procedures follow those prescribed in the Procurement Regulationsand attendant Project Operational Manual.f) In consultation with the Technical Departments prepare bidding documents, request forproposals, consultant’s shortlists and other documents based on relevant procedures for theprocurement of goods, Works and on consultant services and for the selection of consultingservices;g) Mentor the Ministry’s PDU staff by sharing knowledge in procurement services includingsupporting capacity building in procurement management of staff that deal with procurementissues with emphasis on World Bank and PPDA Guidelines.h) Preparation of Procurement progress reports at a minimum on monthly basis, highlightingamong others the progress on processing various contracts, constraints met and any other issuesthat require Management attention.i) To enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement Data Management system andin particular set up a filing and record keeping system that ensures that procurement recordsare easily retrievable and available for procurement audits.j) Take part in the development and review of the Project Operations Manuals and othernecessary documents and manuals.k) Participate in the preparation of consolidated project Annual Work Plans and Budgets. l) Report immediately to the Permanent Secretary and to the Bank any noted fraud and corruptionor governance issues with Procurement staff, Bidders and Consultants.m) Facilitate the Post Procurement Reviews (PPR) exercise, and follow up implementation of PPRrecommendations.n) Prepare and update the Procurement/Contract Register (List of all procurement contractsawarded)o) Monitor and track contracts under implementation, identify constraints/challenges/issuesespecially deviations from agreed terms and conditions and ability to resolve issues in a timelymanner in appropriate consultation with Management.p) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Procurement Speciali