Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Director, Procurement - Term of Employment: One year- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One (1)- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: March 17, 2019PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe Director, Procurement is responsible for providing strategic leadership to ATA’s overall purchasing operations and procurement processes in accordance with the policies and procedures of ATA and all relevant government guidelines. S/he will be responsible for directing, planning, managing and reviewing the implementation and effectiveness of all procurement strategies, processes, systems and procedures, developing and implementing policies, procedures and practices related to procurement and leading on negotiation of strategic procurement relationships to ensure quality and efficiency. The Director will also design an effective team structure for the ATA’s procurement team that ensures efficiency, transparency and quality of service.This role will report to the Senior Director OperationsMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Develops and successfully implements a strategy for Procurement aligned with organizational objectives• Leads the development, implementation and management of procurement plans of the Agency received from Directors and Managers and submits to Senior Management for review and approval• Drives overall operational excellence in all procurement processes and leads the procurement team in improvement of efficiency and effectiveness• Ensures the expectations of internal partners in capturing the best value available in the market are met while complying with the Agency’s and government Procurement policies• Leads the continuous improvement of all procurement processes, planning, compliance and systems• Leads the design, revision and implementation of procurement manual, policies and procedures to support the needs of the organization and ensures adherence to internal controls within the purchasing/procurement system within the organization• Ensures compliance with donor’s policies and in country laws and regulations, including the documentation requirements and procedures of the World Bank, USAID and other international financing bodies• Oversees and guides international and local procurement process end-to-end ensuring all procedural and documentation requirements have been met• Establish a reasonable and appropriate lead-time for ordering and delivery of goods• Oversees the timely preparation and submission of periodic procurement status reports on general procurement activities containing details of all completed purchases and outstanding purchases and payment requests to the concerned staff• Works as a procurement liaison person with the World Bank and other development partners that finance the Agency’s procurement• Ensures that ATA receives quality goods and services at the most competitive prices/rates and in timely manner• Oversees coordination with the clearing agent regarding the proper clearing of goods from customs and onward shipment to intervention sites as required• Leads, mentors and builds the capacities of the procurement team members and maintain an integrated, well-trained, effective and highly motivated team• Performs other related tasks as requested

Master's

Required qualifications, competencies, skills, trainings and experience:
• Minimum Master’s degree in Supplies Management or other relevant studies.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the areas of procurement management or related field, of which at least 4 years is in senior, leadership or managerial position.
• Experience in managing procurement annual spending of at least $30 million per year preferred.
• Knowledge of World Bank, USAID and other funding agencies rules and regulations.
• Substantial experience in Government procurement policies and procedures.
• Good command of English and Amharic.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Flexibility: ability to work under pressure.
• Adaptability: working in a multi-cultural environment

10-15 years

• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 2 pages), and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et Or email to Recruitment@ata.gov.et• Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.• Women are highly encouraged to apply.• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.