Procurement Officer at Akagera Management Company: (Deadline 15 February 2024)

Procurement Officer at Akagera Management Company: (Deadline 15 February 2024)

AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Akagera Management Company Ltd (AMC Ltd) was created from the agreement between African Parks and Rwanda Development Board to manage Akagera National Park. AMC Ltd is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of Procurement Officer. The Procurement Officer is responsible for meeting departmental procurement needs, managing procurement activities, enforcing policies, maintaining a preferred suppliers list, and coordinating supplier vetting, with key targets including effective communication, budget adherence, and assisting with investment approval documentation as needed. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit adaptability to dynamic work environments, coupled with the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

JOB TITLE : Procurement Officer

REPORTING TO : Finance Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To contribute to the seamless and effective execution of the logistics and procurement plan, providing valuable assistance in ensuring its successful implementation.

Duties and Key responsibilities not exhaustive

1. Assist in the procurement process, including sourcing suppliers and evaluating bids
2. Updating information in the procurement system to ensure that 100% of vendors maintain up-to-date information files, inclusive of valid documentation such as CIT, bank details, contacts, and contracts. This role also entails verifying and maintaining the accuracy of information pertaining to all products, including vendor details, product specifications, part numbers, barcodes, and related data.
3. Management of procurement & contracting activities in compliance with organizational SOPs.
4. Collaborating with Heads of Department and Finance to ensure smooth payment and reconciliation processes.
5. Collaborating with Heads of Department and Finance to ensure smooth payment and reconciliation processes.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Minimum Education and Qualification Required

• Rwandan citizen.
• 2+ years of procurement experience.
• Completed a degree in Procurement, Logistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and be flexible
• Computer literate, including Microsoft word, Excel, and Internet
• Analytical and strategic thinking abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda
• Clean record of conduct (no convictions)
• Physically fit and able to be in field for extended periods (to undergo fitness and medical annually)
• Age: 25-40 years old

Added advantage

• Born and living near Akagera National Park

Note

1. Applications that are not meeting the above criteria will not be considered.

Interested candidates should forward their application letter together with all relevant documents to the email address provided below no later than 15^th February 2024. The required documents should be submitted in scanned soft copies in pdf format (preferably as one document) on amc.recruit@africanparks.org.Successful candidates will begin with an immediate effect.

Applications must include the following documents:

• Application cover letter addressed to the Park Manager/CEO
• Stating where you heard about the position and why you should be considered
• Curriculum vitae including your personal details, education level and any experience
• Name, address and telephone numbers of three (3) references
• All the documents should be in one pdf document and named after your name and position, for example : Name, Akagera Procurement Officer, 2024

Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted, if you don’t hear from us within two weeks after submission deadline, know that you have not been shortlisted.

Done in Akagera National Park on 6^th February 2024

NDAHIRIWE Ladislas

Park Manager/CEO

Akagera Management Company