Procurement Officer at Port Harcourt Water Corporation

As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in Port Harcourt city, the Rivers Stale Government, through the Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development (RSMWRRD), has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill top level positions in the newly established Port Harcourt Water Corporation (PHWC) and Rivers State Water Services Regulatory Commission (RSWSRC).

In addition, the Rivers State Government and PHWC are implementing the first phase of the Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project with support from the African Development Bank (AIDB) and the World Bank (WB). This project will provide water and public sanitation facilities for approximately 1.5million residents in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas (LGAs). In order to ensure the successful implementation of the project, the RSMWRRD has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various mid-level positions within PHWC.

PHWC is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Procurement Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Ref: ES0047

Description

• Reporting to the Accountant of the Corporation.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for all procurement matters relating to the Corporation, and will facilitate procurement activities in order to ensure timely provision of resources and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Control Framework for Contracts and Procurement (C&P) activities of the Corporation.
• Prepare and maintain detailed annual procurement plans for the Corporation.
• Provide support in all stages of the procurement process of goods and bidding process.
• Monitor all procurements to ensure adherence to schedule and- standards. and that contractual arrangements for external services are fulfilled.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement records, ensuring bidding processes are documented in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.

Key Requirements

• A good first degree in Engineering, Architecture or relevant degrees with specialist training and/or proven track record in procurement.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in procurement management, with good knowledge of procurement concepts. principles, and approaches.
• Knowledge of international procurement procedures shall be an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge in preparation of bidding documents, Requests for Proposals including TORs, evaluation of bids/consultancy proposals within a wide range of procurement methods.
• High level of precision in written communication, as well as excellent analytical and observation skills in reviewing and verifying documents.

Application Closing Date
4th July, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's in Microsoft Word format, saved with your full names to: recruitment@hcp-ng.com quoting the reference number as the subject of your e-mail.

Note:

• Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.
• All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.