Procurement Assistant

Chemonics International seeks Procurement Specialist, Procurement Assistant, Civil Society Organizations Specialist and Training and Events Coordinator for its USAID-funded Palestinian Justice Enhancement Program that works to strengthen justice sector institutions and the rule of law in the West Bank and Gaza.

 

Responsibilities Include:
-Assist procurement specialist with the development of Requests for Quotations
-Assist in obtaining quotations from vendors. Serve as point of contact for staff on facilitating the completion of purchase requests
-Manage procurement and inventory tracker
-Maintain procurement files with all appropriate documentations including RFQs, bid analysis, quotations from suppliers
-Obtain appropriate bids and conducts all negotiations with vendors for provision of goods and services.
-Track procurement schedules, ensuring proper completion and filling of all procurement documents.
-Coordinate with finance department on requests of VAT exemption for vendors and subcontractors.
-Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Qualifications, and/or Equivalent Experience:
-Minimum of BA degree in a relevant field.
-A minimum of 1 year of USAID experience in an administrative or procurement position.
-Strong Arabic and English skills.
-Excellent computer skills.

Interested applicants please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae (resume) to

with the position title in the subject line, by Wednesday August 3, 2011. Application packages will be considered on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.