Project Officer - Procurement at Adamawa State Government

Adamawa State Community and Social Development Agency (AD-CSDA) was established to provide social services to rural communities using Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach. The Agency is one of the Platforms selected by the State for implementation of Result Area 1 - “Increased social transfers, basic services, and livelihood support to poor and vulnerable households” under Nigeria COVID 19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Program.

The Objective of NG-CARES is to expand access to livelihood support and food security services, and grants for poor and vulnerable households and firms. Results Area 1 alms to support the government’s efforts in scaling up safety net services that provide consumption and livelihood support to the increasing number of poor and vulnerable households in the State.

The Agency therefore wishes to invite eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing their services in the under-listed position:

Job Title: Project Officer - Procurement

Location: Adamawa

Responsibilities
The Project Officer - Procurement shall:

• Be responsible for procurement at the SA including procurement planning, design, implementation, management and training
• Be responsible for the preparation of bid documents (including technical specifications) for the acquisition of goods / services;
• Serve as secretary to all evaluation and selection of consultants and suppliers within agreed processes;
• Effectively manage all contracts and ensure that deliveries (quality / quantity / time) are in line with contract provisions;
• Ensure appropriate sanctions are applied on defaulting contractors;
• Provide training on procurement and community contracting to Operations Officers,
• Provide assistance to financial officers on contractual disbursement;
• Ensure that CPMCs adhere to procurement procedures and guidelines;
• Prepare and submit procurement status reports on a quarterly basis as part of FMR;
• Prepare evaluation reports for all evaluation of goods and services;
• Maintain comprehensive procurement database to be used in preparing a project cost document and provide up-to-date information on all procurement at the SA;
• Ensure that procurement plans are implemented as scheduled;
• Provide training to the communities on community contracting; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the General Manager.

Qualification and Experience

• At least a first degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply or related field.
• The candidate should have 5 years post qualification experience and must be a Civil Servant with Adamawa State Government on minimum of GL 12.
• He / she should have experience in handling procurement activities of donor funded agency or state government due process office.
• Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in community contracting is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Monday; 29th March, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a written Application and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) 9 copies each and all credentials / documents are to be submitted to the State Agencies (SA) at address below:
The Board Chairman,
Adamawa State Community and Social Development Agency,
No. 57 Atiku Abubakar Road, Jimeta-Yola,
Adamawa State.

An electronic copy should also be sent to the e-mail: [email protected] Using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Note: Further information can be obtained at the address above during office hours [from 09 hours to 1600 hours] Monday through Friday (Except Public Holidays) from the Board Chairman, Tel: +234(0)706 762 8077.