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JOB SUMMARY:\nThe purpose of the role of Procurement Officer is to ensure that procurement cycle is effectively managed so that project activities are timely provided with required goods and services. S/He are expected to perform her/his duties in an ethical manner and in compliance with CARE’s policies, local law, and donors’ regulations.\nII. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: \nJob Responsibility 1: Procurement Planning and Solicitation\nAssist all requestors with additional information for procurement planning;\nParticipating in and contributing to the development of the project procurement plan assigned in order to understand procurement needs and support the procurement planning for the projects / programs;\nCollating procurement requests to ensure timely procurement within the lead times to ensure cost-effectiveness;\nReview procurement plans regularly to ensure requisitions are being raised on a timely manner; \nEnsure adherence to Procurement Policy and donors’ procurement rules and regulations in determining the required procurement process;\nAssist in analyzing cost benefits and supporting customers to make appropriate purchasing decisions.\nJob Responsibility 2: Pre-Qualification and Evaluation Management\nAssist in the development and preparation of bid documents, SBAs, and other procurement documentations;\nAssist in coordinating the feedback and communication to all bidders;\nSolicitation of vendors assessment reports from units; provide feedback on vendors performance;\nAssist in developing and maintaining annually vendor list and ensuring that each selected / identified vendor has an operating contract and that this contract is managed for successful performance. \nJob Responsibility 3: Purchasing\nConsulting with customers in timely manner in order to fully understand their requirements, advising them as appropriate;\nPurchasing goods and services, completing all documentation according to CARE’s policies and procedures; passing all contracts to the Senior Procurement Officer for verification;\nEnsure three-way matching (PO, GRN, and Invoice reconciliation) has happened before payment request is initiated;\nInitiating payment for goods and services delivered in a timely manner;\nPreparing weekly Procurement Status Report (PSR) for projects/programs assigned;\nAt all times, ensuring professional and cordial relationships with internal and external stakeholders\nPrepare standard contracts in line with CARE guidelines, ensuring that CO interests are protected and that the contract is legally binding.\nJob Responsibility 4: Identifying and building relationships with customers (internal and external)\nEnsure there is no conflict of interest in managing the entire procurement process\nManage CARE’s vendors ethically and professionally\nEnsure that suppliers are aware, understand, and are compliant with CARE procurement policy, procedures, local laws, and documentations required;\nBehave in a manner that will build trusting and mutually supportive relationships with internal and external customers;\nEnsure partnering approach by proactively engaging with projects/programs to understand their needs so that timely and cost-effective procurement is guaranteed.\nJob Responsibility 5: Documentation Management and Other Responsibilities as Assigned\nSet up and maintain all vendor information/data/database, hard and soft copy, well indexed to enable easy access\nEffectively maintain all procurement documents, communications, and other records for easy reference.\nRequirements\nIV. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)\nEDUCATION\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in relevant field (Business Administration, procurement / purchasing, logistics) or other related fields.\nEXPERIENCE\nRequired:\nMinimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role dealing with local Procurement.\n C) Technical Skills\nRequired:\nExcellent use of spreadsheets for data analytics;\nDesired:\nDriving license.\nD) COMPETENCIES\nCustomer Focus - Internal & External; Functional technical skills; Approachability; Planning; Informing; Listening; Managing and Measuring Work; Negotiating; Written communication.\nIII. CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS \nThe Procurement Officer is expected to establish and maintain open, professional and cordial relations with the COs internal and external customers.\nInternal\nOperation and Finance Staff\nCO Program Staff\nExternal\nVendors\nGovernment agencies\nOther organizations\nV. WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED. \nThe incumbent will be located in Addis Ababa with limited field travel.\nHow to apply\nIf you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through ethiojobs.\n Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.\nMake sure you indicate the position title and location on your application letter.\nPassionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!\nCARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.\nCARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.\nCARE Ethiopia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.\nBy submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Ethiopia requesting the information specified above. 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