Procurement Officer

Roads for Development Phase 2 (R4D2)

Applications closed Sunday, 30 April 2023

● Exciting opportunity to work with different stakeholder in Vanuatu roads network.

● Contract full-time position open to Vanuatu Citizens only

● Based in Port Vila

The Organisation

The Vanuatu Roads for Development Program Phase 2 (R4D2) is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to support the Public Works Department (PWD) under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU). R4D2 commenced in June 2019 and will run to the end of June 2024, Adam Smith International (ASI) is the managing contractor for this program.

The Position

The responsibility of the Procurement Officer is to work closely with the R4D2 advisers and provide technical assistance and support to the R4D2 funded road activities within PWD. This will include, but not limited to:

- Preparation of Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Requests for Tenders (RFT)

- Preparation and Participation in Tenders evaluations.

- Monitoring compliance with PWD procurement procedures.

- Maintenance of registers and monitoring processes.

- Specific procurement and logistics to support the program as required.

- Any other activities, as directed by the Contracts Procurement Adviser, Senior Engineering Adviser and Team Leader

Essential Selection Criteria

► A Bachelor in the area of Business Management and Finance.

► A minimum 3 years' experience within finance and management.

► Relevant training and/or experience for procurement management and support roles

► Experience working with public sector agencies in the Pacific or similar

► Vanuatu citizen

Desirable Selection Criteria

► Understanding of and commitment to Australian aid safeguard issues, specifically child protection, gender mainstreaming, and disability inclusion

► Good communication, time management and organizational skills

► Ability to work effectively as an individual and team member

► Must have experience in Excel.

Job Description

Apply Online

Applications for this role must be submitted online using the link below.

Do NOT email your application.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications closed Sunday, 30 April 2023

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