| USAID/GUINEA IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
CCN PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT Position is open to all Guinean nationals and those eligible for permanent residence and authorization to work in Guinea |
| JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: SOL-72067522R10009
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: The incumbent serves as Procurement Assistant in the Executive Office at USAID/Guinea and Sierra Leone Mission. S/he performs a broad spectrum of procurement-related responsibilities supporting the Mission operations and development goals. The Procurement Assistant manages the entire procurement process, from defining the need through fulfillment and close-out through the various procurement channels available under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures Rules and the Commercial Act. Tools may include but are not limited to purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, USG purchase card, and procurements not covered under ICASS. The procurement level is limited to the Simplified Acquisition warrant level of the EXO(s), currently set at $250,000. The Procurement Assistant oversees and performs the design, negotiation, procurement, post-award administration, monitoring, and closeout of contracts. S/he procures (directly via GLAAS) or arranges the procurement (via ILMS) for a nonexpendable and expendable property. The incumbent is responsible for working with all sections and compiling the Mission’s yearly Operating Expense procurement plan. The incumbent serves as one of the resident experts for the Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS), directs staff using this system on the proper usage, and monitors pending entries to ensure timely procurements. Education: Minimum of college/university studies in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration is required. Work experience: Position requires the incumbent to possess at least three years of progressive experience in general and administrative areas, procurement and small purchase acquisition with a governmental institution, international/non-governmental organizations, or diplomatic missions. This should include experience in development of budget plans and application of contracting practices. Some experience purchasing services and goods in a professional setting (office) using established procurement methods and maintaining records of all purchases is required. Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and French language ability is required DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS: July 08, 2022, midnight local time HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants MUST submit a complete application package which includes: o A cover letter o An AID 309-2 form o A detailed resume o Written Factor #2 & #3 o 3 to 5 References To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in the cover letter, as well as using the address/delivery point specified in this solicitation All the above-mentioned documents are REQUIRED, must be prepared in ENGLISH, SIGNED, and should be addressed to the Human Resources Office, USAID Guinea/Sierra Leone via this email address – conakrypscjobs@usaid.gov ▪ A copy of the Solicitation listing all duties and responsibilities can be found at USAID https://www.usaid.gov/guinea/work-with-us/careers or on the US Embassy website https://gn.usembassy.gov/jobs/ ▪ Form AID 309-2 can be found at: https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2 ▪ Due to the number of applications, we receive, only applicants who have been short-listed will be contacted by USAID/Guinea |
