Assistant Procurement Officer

Catholic Relief Services is an international aid agency and has been present in the Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza since 1961. The CRS JWBG country program currently supports development/relief programs and activities in the sectors of civil society, humanitarian assistance, youth development, education, and peace & justice. CRS is implementing the Civic Participation Program (CPP), a three year project funded by USAID that aims to strengthen the Palestinian civil society, by increasing Palestinian civil society organizations’ (CSO) viability and promoting civil society’s institutional development throughout the West Bank and Gaza.

CRS is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position:

Position Title: Assistant Procurement Officer, Jerusalem-based
Reports to: Procurement Officer
Job Summary:
The Assistant Procurement Officer is responsible for assisting the Procurement Officer to maintain the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the purchase of goods and services. The primary functions includes reviewing purchase requisitions for clarity, contacts local vendors for price quotations, prepares summary of bids, coordinates meetings of the bid committee, once decision on supplier or services is taken, compiles purchase order for signature; ensures distribution of signed purchase document to field offices.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:
-University degree preferred; significant comparable work experience will be considered in lieu of a
degree
-Three years in a comparable position; Demonstrated knowledge of donor regulations, including USAID
-Strong communication and language skills both written and oral in English and local language;
-Strong computer skills in Excel and Word;

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] and must indicate the position title and location within the subject line of the email to which they are applying (i.e. Assistance Finance Officer-Jerusalem) no later than
October 20, 2010.