Application Deadline : 30 September 2013
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Afghanistan is inviting applications from Afghan Nationals for the position of Acquisition and Assistance Specialist. Job location is Afghanistan. English, Dari and Pashtu is required.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as but not limited to, accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management is required.
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in relevant field, such as but not limited to, accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management is required.
Language: Level IV (fluent) in English, Dari and Pashtu is required.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Good knowledge of host government procurement rules, as well as knowledge of how commercial businesses and nonprofit organizations (NGOs) are motivated and operate to include marketing, accounting and administrative systems, indirect costs, and profit objectives. Ability to interpret and explain a variety of acquisition procedures and technical requirements, and skill to make independent evaluations concerning contractor compliance with requirements and to negotiate pre-award or post-award contractual actions. Ability to function well in team. Excellent inter-personal and computer skills (MS Office) required.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are required to submit an application package on the attached Employment Application Form along with a cover letter of interest, which clearly describes individual’s qualifications for this position and their CVs to USAID by e-mail to: AfUSAIDJobs@state.gov Subject line must be: (AA1305).
Applicants who do not provide the required documents stated above shall not be considered. Closing date for submission of applications is September 30, 2013 (1630 hrs). Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
The required application forms can also be downloaded from the following websites:
- USAID/Afghanistan: http://afghanistan.usaid.gov
- Karyabee website: http://www.karyabee.com
- Acbar website: http://www.acbar.org
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter of Interest (including vacancy # of the position)
- An up-to-date Resume/CV
- USAID Application Form (to be filled out completely)
- A minimum of three (3) up-to-date references
Note:
- Only Short-listed candidates will be notified.
- This vacancy is only open to Afghan Nationals.
- Applications submission without the required USAID Employment Forms and supporting documents will not be considered.
- No in-person appointments or telephone calls will be entertained.
- Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
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