Procurement Agent – U. S. Embassy Mogadishu Located In Nairobi

Overview

U.S. Embassy: Mogadishu (located in Nairobi)

Announcement Number: Nairobi-2020-023

Position Title: Procurement Agent – U.S. Embassy Mogadishu located in Nairobi

Opening Period: 03/05/2020 – 03/19/2020

Series: FSN-810

Salary/Grade:Position Grade: FSN-10; FP-5

Who May Apply:All Interested Applicants / All Sources (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)

Summary: The U.S. Embassy Mogadishu (located in Nairobi) is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Procurement Agent.

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

Duties:

• Serves as Locally Employed Staff Sourcing Consultant/ Procurement Agent for the U.S. Embassy Mogadishu.
• Provides a variety of supplies and services in support of Embassy Mogadishu utilizing contracts, purchase order, purchase card, blanket purchase agreement, delivery orders, and against existing GSA, Dept of State or other USG contracts. This includes Chartering of Planes, Hotels, Market Research and Integrated Logistics Management Systems training to clients (ILMS). Periodic Travel to Somalia may be required.
• The position is supervised by the Assistant General Services Officer with oversight from the U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Management Officer and Deputy Management Officer.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Additional education

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related studies such as logistics, warehousing or accounting is required.

LANGUAGE:

Level IV (Fluent Reading/Speaking/Writing) in English (This may be tested). Level III (good working knowledge) of Somali required

Experience

Additional experience

A minimum of five (5) years in the procurement field with specialized experience in purchasing a variety of materials and services required

Skills

• Computer Proficiency: Office tools
• Ability to discuss difficult topics
• technical knowledge

Additional skills

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have mastery of technical knowledge (product knowledge, market research/analysis) required for Supply Management/Purchasing/Contracting (e.g. equipment, medical supplies, contracts, customs function, taxation, insurance, etc.)

• Must have knowledge of supply/contracting/logistics policies, goals, strategies, and approaches.
• Must have knowledge of public procurement principles and processes and knowledge of establishing strategic, long term and sustainable procurement arrangements.
• Must have knowledge of general principles and processes involved in risk management in procurement, including risk analysis and evaluation techniques.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the commercial business market both local and international markets.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, MS Word and Excel.

Terms and conditions

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

To apply for this position click on the link https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=qu12ve1bpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=13874&orgId=25 to apply.