Procurement Officer

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position:

Procurement Officer 

Project: USAID/West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Accountable Local Governance Activity

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Level of Effort: Full-time

Location: Ramallah, Palestine

PROJECT BACKGROUND 

USAID/West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Accountable Local Governance (ALG) Activity is a four-year, four months project that aims to improve the delivery of essential public services and to promote inclusive and accountable governance. The Activity interventions will improve service delivery, enhance the effectiveness of municipal operations, strengthen local government unit (LGU) fiscal management, and build resilience to shocks and stressors. The Activity will strengthen municipal responsiveness to citizens’ priorities and concerns, enhance civic engagement in local governance with a focus on under-represented and marginalized groups, and help connect LGUs, civil society, and other institutions to improve service delivery and enhance accountable governance.  

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Procurement Officer will collaborate with the Procurement Manager to acquire goods and services in support of ALG Project activities and operations, ensuring compliance with USAID and DAI policies, rules, and regulations. 

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KEY DUITIES & RESPONSABILITIES 

• Collaborate with technical staff to discuss work plan ideas, develop timelines, and detail procurement needs; conduct market research to support anticipated operations and technical requirements. 

• Ensure compliance with USAID regulations and DAI Field Operations Manual procurement policies, procedures, and instructions during planning and implementation phases. 

• Develop and issue bid documents (e.g., RFQs, RFPs, EOIs), prepare competition documents (e.g., Bid Matrix, Source Selection Memo), and issue letters of clarification as necessary. 

• Organize and facilitate Evaluation Committee meetings, evaluate bid offers/responses, and provide award recommendations. 

• Issue authorized subcontracts, purchase orders, task orders, and amendments, detailing terms, conditions, roles, and responsibilities. 

• Track the status of award deliverables, ensuring terms and conditions are met, approved, accepted, and documented. 

• Inspect purchased goods and services to ensure they meet specifications established in RFPs and subcontracts or Purchase Orders. 

• Review vendor invoices against purchase orders and subcontracts for compliance. 

• Initiate timely and comprehensive close-out processes and related documentation for subcontracts. 

• Organize physical files and upload them into the Technical and Administrative Management Information System (TAMIS). 

• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with external vendors. 

• Maintain and update vendor information and related databases. 

• Perform vetting and screening of sub-awardees and beneficiaries as per contract requirements. 

• Generate reports on procurement activities, including forecasting, payments, amendments, close-outs, and sector-specific data (monthly and quarterly reporting). 

• Assist Finance and Technical teams to ensure on-time deliverables, payments, and cash flow requests by monitoring deliverable and payment schedules. 

• Provide training, guidance, and direction to project staff on procurement policies, procedures, and compliance, emphasizing their roles in preventing improprieties. 

• Assist in the annual audit of procurement files. 

• Perform other tasks as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience required.  

• 7+ years of professional experience in procurement, subcontracts, and/or grants administration, required.  

• Excellent working knowledge and experience administering competitive procurements, government contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and grants with FAR regulations is essential.  

• Fluent spoken and written Arabic and English skills.  

• Computer literate with e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet experience.  

• Demonstrated prior experience in ability to assess and recommend responsible decisions and a commitment to fair and ethical procurement practices. 

REPORTING

The Procurement Officer will report to the Procurement Manager. 

To Apply:  If you would like to be part of a dynamic project team and are interested in submitting your CV for consideration, please apply through the following link:

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Individual position postings including job description and qualifications sought can be viewed at the link provided. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for additional information.  All applications must be received no later than Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.

About DAI: DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.