Procurement Assistant at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in Port Harcourt city, our client are implementing the first phase of the Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank (WB). They have therefore identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various positions within the organization."

The company has decided to start the search for an experienced Procurement Assistant and the position will be based in Port Harcourt.

Job Title: Procurement Assistant

Location: Port Harcourt

Job Purpose
To ensure effective management and utilization of the company’s resources to achieve set goals and objectives.

Main Responsibilities
Assist the Procurement Specialist to:

• Establish procurement procedures including preparation of procurement and contract management sections of the Project Implementation Manual in accordance with ADB and WB requirements where applicable.
• Prepare and maintain detailed procurement plans to be included in Annual and Quarterly Work Plans and Budgets.
• Ensure the timely procurement of goods, works and services as identified in the approved Procurement Plans.
• Prepare bidding documents and coordinate preparation of relevant inputs such as TORs, specifications and bills of quantities; prepare draft procurement notices in liaison with project staff, and coordinate bid opening, evaluation of bids and proposals, including preparation of evaluation reports, contract documents, arrangements for negotiations and maintenance of records of proceedings.
• Monitor all procurements, maintain up-to-date procurement records and prepare consolidated procurement reports.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Procurement Specialist.

Job Specific Competencies/Skills

• Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet.

Education/Experience

• At least a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field with specialist training and/or proven track record in procurement.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should forward an updated version of their CV's to: [email protected]

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