Deadline: Ongoing
Abt Associates is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Assistant / Procurement Specialist in Zambia.
The Project Assistant / Procurement Specialist will be responsible for provide seamless procurement planning vendor registration, customs and duty clearance, inventory management, and contract administration.
Abt’s mission is to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Project Assistant / Procurement Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Procurement Planning and Execution: Responsible for generating procurement plans in liaison with various Team Leaders and executing the procurement plans in line with the project’s procedures. Key responsibilities include:
- Definition of commodity specifications in collaboration with the technical team.
- Preparation and conduct of local tenders.
- Vendor selection and justification.
- Receipt and assessment of quotations and the selection of preferred bids.
- Vendor Registration: Participate in the annual registration of vendors and will be responsible for maintaining the register of vendors.
- Inventory Management: Manage the SBH stores database and ensure that all goods are appropriately received and entered in the database. This includes the following responsibilities:
- Receipt and quality control of delivered goods.
- Inventory control and monitoring.
- Inventory record keeping and reporting.
- Advising on reorder levels.
- Ensure that all health and safety measures are in place and adhered to at all stores facilities.
- Customs and Duty Clearance: Responsible for ensuring that all goods imported from outside Zambia are appropriately cleared through the Zambia Revenue Authority. This includes the following responsibilities:
- Selection of suitable clearing agents.
- Generation of customs letters to USAID for customs stamping.
- Receiving of goods and archiving of customs documentation.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement function in a USAID-funded development project.
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (strongly preferred) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant field.
- (3+) years of experience and High School Diploma OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of US Government procurement procedures (FARs & AIDARs).
- Working knowledge of supply chain management and the Zambian customs clearance procedures.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit Abt.
