Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer shall:

• Prepare and regularly update the Annual Procurement Plan.
• Manage procurement processes for goods, works and services in accordance with approved procedures and thresholds.
• Prepare requests for quotations, bidding documents, requests for proposals and related procurement documentation.
• Work with directorates and technical teams to develop specifications, Terms of Reference and Bills of Quantities.
• Facilitate tendering, bid opening and evaluation processes and provide secretariat support to relevant committees.
• Prepare purchase orders, contracts, evaluation documentation and notifications for appropriate approval.
• Monitor procurement timelines, contracts, deliveries and supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract registers and complete procurement files.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure procurements are within approved budgets.
• Prepare periodic procurement reports and provide documentation for audits and procurement reviews.
• Perform other related duties assigned by Management.

The Procurement Officer shall:

• Ensure compliance with applicable GPPA legislation, regulations and guidelines and THET Fund policies.
• Promote fairness, competition, transparency and value for money.
• Maintain confidentiality and declare any actual or potential conflict of interest.
• Ensure appropriate approvals, documentation and segregation of duties throughout the procurement process.
• Report suspected procurement irregularities or breaches of procedure.

The successful candidate should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.
• At least five (5) years of relevant procurement experience.
• Good knowledge of public procurement procedures and the regulatory framework in The Gambia.
• Experience preparing procurement plans, bidding documents, evaluation reports and contracts.
• Professional procurement certification and experience in public or donor-funded institutions would be an advantage.

• High integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong procurement and contract-management knowledge.
• Good analytical, organisational and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and records management.
• Good written, verbal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurements and meet deadlines.