• Full Time
  • Dar es Salaam
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RTI International

Job Description

Overview

Purpose of the position:

The Procurement Officer is responsible for the management of project procurements in full compliance with RTI policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a Procurement Officer for the project, assuring all contracts and consultancies awarded by the project are in compliance with RTI Procurement Policy for International Offices and USAID rules and regulations.
  • Identify vendors in accordance with RTI procurement procedures and in consultation with RTI’s regional and head offices.
  • Receive, review and process incoming requests ensuring sufficient clarity on specifications given for goods and services. Confirm any other relevant information from requestors and seek recommendation from regional or head office IT support team members for related IT goods.
  • Coordinate and ensure that project related purchases are reviewed and approved in accordance with the purchase authorization matrix.
  • Maintain records of all transactions, ensuring that an efficient filing system for records of all quotations, procurement process, copies of records of expenditure, receiving reports, receipts, local order forms, etc. are kept accountable and easily accessible by managers.
  • Coordinate and monitor the delivery of ordered goods/services and ensure through established procedures that all received goods/services are in accordance with the terms and specifications of the PO/SA. Furthermore, ensure quality and opportune delivery of purchased goods/services.

 

Qualifications

Minimum required Education, Experience, Skills & Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Procurement with 3 years working experience in project procurement and administration or master’s degree in relevant field and 1 years working experience.
  • Additional professional training in procurement preferred.
  • Knowledge of USAID procurement policies and regulations a must.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and procurement software.
  • Strong organizational, reporting and management skills.
  • Fluent in English and have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with international development organizations.

 

EEO & Pay Equity Statements

As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach and one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org.

As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.

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