5821 Procurement Officer

Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazard Department Industry: Government Location:  Port Vila, Vanuatu Job Hour: One (1) Year Due Date: 18-Sept-15

Job Description:

The Government of Vanuatu has received financing from the World Bank for three large-scale national adaptation and disaster risk reduction projects designed to address Vanuatu's immediate climate change adaptation needs, mitigate natural disaster risks, and enhance forest carbon stocks, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the two Procurement Officer positions. The Procurement Officer will work with the PMU in the implementation of these three projects with the respective implementing agencies, and will be responsible for coordination and completion of procurement of goods, works, and non consulting services in accordance with the Financing Agreements and the World Bank Guidelines. The Procurement Officer will be contracted for one year, with three months probationary period, which may be extended and be based in the VMGD Project Management Unit. VMGD now invites eligible Individual Consultants ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria are as follows. Criteria:  At least three (3) years general work experience in position with similar responsibilities in the field of engineering, finance, procurement or project management University or technical college qualification in a relevant field (for example business management, project management, procurement management, engineering or related discipline) Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with a broad range of audiences Excellent written skills and ability to prepare clear, concise reports and presentations Proven ability to learn quickly and work independently in a supportive environment Fluent in Bislama and English, with French an advantage.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

Bislama, English

How To Apply:

The Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Firms are also invited to propose individual consultants, but only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be used in the selection process, and that their corporate experience shall no be taken into account. In such case the contract would be signed with the firm or the proposed individuals. No substitution of any individual who was initially proposed and evaluated shall be permitted, and in such a case, the contract will be signed with the next ranked consultant. Further information and Terms of Reference are available from Cindy Thomas at cthomas@meteo.gov.vu or Connie Sewere at csewere@meteo.gov.vu. Interested applicants should send their application letter, resume, name and current contact details of three referees to Connie Sewere or Cindy Thomas via email or mail to VMGD, PMB 9054, Port Vila, Vanuatu, by 4:00pm Friday 18th of September, 2015. The applicants are encouraged to request confirmation from the PMU Officer upon receiving of their application. This is a re-advertisement, all interested candidates are encouraged to apply or re-apply.

Contact Person:

Cindy Thomas/Connie Sewere

Phone:

Not Stated Address: VMGD, PMB 9054, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Email:

cthomas@meteo.gov.vu / csewere@meteo.gov.vu Website:  Not Stated

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Source:  12-Sept-15 Daily Post Weekender (Issues # 4576) For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly.