The Procurement Expert will be recruited to ensure that all procurement activities under the European Development Funded (EDF) regional programmes with COMESA are carried out in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.

SPECIFIC TASKS/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Procurement Expert will be assigned the following tasks:

• Manage the procurement aspects of EDF regional programmes from inception up to contract completion, providing the needed procedural and technical support and guidance in all stages of the procurement cycle;

• Develop and update the programmes’ procurement plans on a regular basis and implement the procurement plans for works, supplies, services and consultants;

• Prepare documents required to facilitate programmes operations, including requests for Expressions of Interest, Procurement Notices, Bidding documents, Tender Evaluation reports, Contracts and other related documents;

• Monitor contracts performance for compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts including follow up checks for corrective action; – Negotiate terms and other related issues with consultants, contractors and suppliers in consultation with the Legal Counsel;

• Analyze questions/complaints from bidders, suppliers and contractors on bidding and award issues;

• Ensure that all project procurements are compliant with procedures, timely and cost effective; – Ensure prompt payment of suppliers through liaising with the Finance function;

• Prepare reports for procurement and Contracts Committees, Policy Organ, Donors;