Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer (PO) in Gaza will ensure that goods and services required supporting Health Matters program operations in Gaza are supplied in a timely manner, of good quality, and for the best overall cost. All procurement transactions are to be conducted in a manner to provide best value and within established bidding policies that are in compliance with USAID rules and regulations and proper internal control procedures. CARE policies and procedures are to be followed by the PO. The PO is also responsible for maintaining all procurement documentation and related communication.

The PO will also :

-Support and accomplish the procurement process of the required goods and services under the Health Matters Program in Gaza within established CARE and USAID policies and procedures.
-Update and Maintain different procurement reports and control tracking tools including CARE’s people soft program “PAMODZI”.
-Prepare consultant and suppliers of goods and services contracts for Health Matters program within approved policies and procedures.
-Establish contractual agreements with “preferred vendors” or indefinite quantity contracts (IQC’s).
-Prepare payments for processing and approve and send to finance, and prepare monthly cash flow report and monthly reconciliation between financial report and submitted payments to Finance.

Requirements

-Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Health related field or other related fields, or combination of experience and education
-Training courses in USAID procurement rules and regulations.
-3- 4 years prior experience focused on procurement and contracts management mainly USAID projects

Computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet

Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic

Knowledge of PNA tax system (VAT and duty regulations)

Knowledge of USAID procurement regulations and compliance

Desired:  Formal training in Procurement
Experience in PeopleSoft or a similar system

The full job descriptions and the position’s educational and technical experience requirements can be sent upon request to hrjobsatcarewbg.org

Only applicants who have the required qualities, experience, and skills will be considered.

Interested applicants must include (a) A resume (in English) and (b) a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position (in English)

Please submit your application by e- mail to