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evaluation committees, the Contracts Committee, user departments and the Accounting Officer, as appropriate.\n\nEnsure that procurement decisions are referred to the appropriate statutory authorities and that the Senior Procurement Officer does not independently approve bid evaluation outcomes or contract awards where such approval is reserved for another authorised body or officer.\n\nFacilitate competitive bidding processes and ensure that bids are evaluated fairly, transparently and objectively against predetermined and approved evaluation criteria.\n\nCoordinate procurement-related contract preparation, maintain contract registers and support user departments in monitoring supplier and contractor performance.\n\nCoordinate the disposal of public assets in accordance with approved disposal plans, applicable legislation and the decisions of the authorised bodies.\n\nMaintain complete, accurate and auditable procurement and disposal records, including procurement plans, bidding documents, evaluation reports, approval records, contracts and disposal documentation.\n\nMonitor procurement expenditure, implementation schedules, contract performance and compliance with approved procurement plans and budgets.\n\nIdentify and recommend measures to mitigate procurement risks, including fraud, conflicts of interest, supplier non-performance, procurement delays and non-compliance.\n\nAdvise management and user departments on applicable procurement and disposal procedures, market conditions, contract administration and value-for-money considerations.\n\nCoordinate procurement of specialised regulatory equipment, radiation monitoring instruments, laboratory equipment, information technology systems and technical consultancy services required to support AEC’s regulatory mandate.\n\nPrepare and submit periodic procurement and disposal performance reports in accordance with statutory and institutional requirements.\n\nCoordinate responses to procurement-related audit findings and monitor implementation of approved corrective actions.\n\nProvide professional guidance, mentoring and capacity-building support to procurement personnel and user departments.\n\nPromote transparency, integrity, accountability, fair competition and continuous improvement in procurement and disposal processes.\n\nPerform any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.\n\nPerformance shall be assessed against agreed annual targets, including:\n\nTimely preparation and submission of the annual procurement and disposal plans.\n\nPercentage of procurement and disposal activities completed within approved timelines.\n\nCompliance of procurement and disposal transactions with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.\n\nTimely preparation and submission of procurement and disposal performance reports.\n\nCompleteness, accuracy and accessibility of procurement and disposal records.\n\nTimely implementation of assigned procurement-related audit recommendations.\n\nDemonstrated improvements in procurement efficiency, accountability, transparency and value for money.\n\nQualifications, Skills and Experience:\n\nApplicants must possess:\n\nAt least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business Administration (Procurement option), Commerce (Procurement option), or a closely related qualification from a recognized university or institution.\n\nAt least a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, or an equivalent recognized professional procurement qualification.\n\nDemonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, Cap. 205, as amended, and applicable regulations, including the 2023 regulations.\n\nAdditional advantages a) CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply, or an equivalent recognized advanced professional procurement qualification, particularly for candidates expected to lead the Procurement and Disposal Unit.\n\nA postgraduate diploma or master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Public Procurement Management, Business Administration or a closely related discipline.\n\nMinimum Work Experience\n\nAt least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain management or contract administration.\n\nAt least three (3) years of experience at senior procurement level or in a position involving comparable responsibility, preferably within a public sector institution.\n\nDemonstrated practical experience in public procurement planning, competitive bidding, contract administration, procurement reporting and disposal of public assets.\n\nDemonstrated experience in coordinating procurement processes while observing the statutory separation of responsibilities among the Accounting Officer, Contracts Committee, Procurement and Disposal Unit, evaluation committees and user departments.\n\nThe successful candidate must demonstrate competence in:\n\nPublic Procurement and Disposal Legislation: Comprehensive knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, Cap. 205, as amended, applicable regulations, including the 2023 regulations, and relevant PPDA guidelines and procedures.\n\nProcurement Governance and Decision-Making: Clear understanding of the distinct statutory functions, powers and responsibilities of the Accounting Officer, Contracts Committee, Procurement and Disposal Unit, evaluation committees and user departments.\n\nProcurement planning, budgeting, expenditure forecasting and preparation of procurement plans.\n\nPreparation of bidding documents, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, technical specifications and evaluation criteria.\n\nAdministration of competitive procurement processes, including bid opening, evaluation coordination, preparation of procurement 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