{World Bank ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2013};

Procurement Officer wanted for immediate employment by World Bank

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A university degree in financial accounting, financial management, business administration or equivalent
•  Should have 5 to 7 years of experience in designing and implementing procurement processes, demonstrating evidence of achieving results and graduation to responsible positions.
•  Track record of timely provision of quality deliverables
•  Excellent communication, people management, and writing skills
•  Some prior experience in dealing with procurements on World Bank supported public sector project would be an added advantage
•  Good understanding of Government Of Ghana and World Bank procedures. A thorough knowledge og Ghana’s public procurement rules is essential
•  Should have designed and implemented efficient and transparent procurement systems and processes
•  Should have an in-depth understanding of procurement cycle management
•  Should have excellent command on MS Office
•  Written and oral fluency in English
•  Strong familiarity with the country context, familiarity with government structures, operations and procedures.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants please send CV (Not more than 3 pages) and cover letter to:-

c/o Ghaphic Communications Group Limited
Advert No. GC 162
P.O.Box 742
Accra

Or Email CV and Cover letter to:-

mofosuhene@worldbank.org   Or  maameofosuhene@yahoo.com

When submitting your application via email, always start the subject line with the job title

Closing Date: 22 February 2013

In your application please specify that you found out about this job opportunity on Ghanacurrentjobs.com

{Meridian Port Services (MPS),Tema,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2013};

MPS is the leading container terminal operator in Ghana. Our vision is to be the ‘Best in Class’ Container Terminal in West Africa and we are seeking to recruit qualified, competent and interested candidates to fill the vacancy of: Procurement Manager

Job Summary

•  Under the Chief Finance Officer, will be responsible among others for leading the procurement team, develop, plan and implement fraud free procurement strategy across the business to ensure efficient utilization of company resources in the procurement process as well as the efficient disposal of unserviceable and absolete store

Major Accountabilities

•  Develop, implement and drive the procurement strategy and policy across the company
•  Create and drive supplier management strategy to maximize performance
•  Direct the use of best practice to control risk linked to purchasing activity and supplier management
•  Ensure international and company regulatory requirements are met.
•  Manage and develop an efficient procurement team and establish individual and team performance standard
•  Ensure an efficient and timely disposal of absolete and unserviceable stores
•  Perform administrative duties in respect of staff supervision including the conduct of annual appraisals.
•  Actively promote safety culture and awareness at all times and ensure a safe workplace policy

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A University First Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification from an accredited University and a professional qualification in Purchasing and Supply
•  Must have a minimum of not less than 3 years post professional or functional leadership experience in the procurement function
•  Must be a computer literate in procurement software
•  Must have excellent negotiating skills
•  Good communication and interpersonal skills
•  Must be honest with a high level of integrity
•  Possess a good knowledge in the application of procurement procedures of international and multi-national organisations
•  Extensive understanding of the Local and International market
•  Proven analytical skills
•  Ability to work under pressure

Rewards

•  Competitive rewards for the positions

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

All qualified and interested applicants may send their applications with CV including names of two(2) professional referees to the address below.

The Human Resource Manager
Meridian Port Services Ltd
Private Mail Bag No. 262
Community One Post Office
Tema

Closing Date: 28 February 2013

{Chirano Gold Mines Limited,Sefwi Chirano near Bibiani,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2013};

Kinross is a Canadian-based Gold mining company with its head office in Toronto, and have mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana and Mauritania, and employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide.

Our core values are putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the right thing in the communities where we operate.

At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us.

Job Summary

Department: Finance
Section: Supply

Reports to: Stores Controller

Principal Function:
Establish direction, control and standards within the Store section to ensure the efficient and timely ordering and storage of stock items and direct orders to end-users and Departments

Position Outcomes
Achieving results:

•  Policies and procedures followed
•  Usage of goods and equipment monitored
•  Required stock levels maintained
•  Warehouse control reports submitted
•  Stock re-order report actioned and submitted
•  Stock items available when required by end-users
•  Warehouse stock-takes carried out when required
•  Daily transaction list maintained
•  Monitor data input in JDE system
•  Stock count discrepancy reports completed
•  Slow moving stock reports submitted
•  Minimum and maximum stock levels monitored and action implemented to address discrepancies/usage/shortage
•  Monitor delivery lead-time for stock orders
•  Stock codes assigned to new items
•  Plan store layout and bin location for stock items allocated
•  Plan and coordinate daily store activities (receiving/despatch/issues and stock-take)
•  Monitor fuel and reagent stocks on a regular base

Managing resources:

•  Monitor equipment condition and take appropriate action
•  Warehouse efficiencies and layout reviewed

Servicing other departments:

•  Supply procedures and policies monitor and action taken
•  Interface requirements with planned maintenance monitored

Contributing to improvement:

•  Recommend changes to screen layouts
•  Computer equipment replacement and upgrade reports prepared

Customer Care, Repair Orders & Administration:

•  Identifies problems encountered in business units by ad hoc visits
•  Addresses problems when possible or reports to Supervisor.

Health and Safety:

•  Applicants must have completed a hazard awareness training course, and should be able to demonstrate their capability to identify potentially hazardous issues.
•  Comply with prescribed health and safety measures.

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge and Skills
Job Requirements

•  Conversant with materials inventory objectives and disciplines
•  Computer literate
•  Knowledge of database systems and database procedures
•  Experience in planning, organising and scheduling
•  Operated at supervisory level when required
•  Experience in Mainpac is an advantage but not essential
•  Knowledge about ware-housing and material control

Personal Requirements:

•  Keen attention to detail
•  Demonstrate a willingness to accept change
•  Carry out duties competently and diligently
•  Able to work unsupervised

Minimum Job Requirements
Education and Qualifications:

•  Degree in Supply Chain Management or Mechanical, Electrical, Auto Mechanical/Electrical
•  Higher National Diploma in Procurement & Stores Management/ Logistics or Mechanical, Electrical, Auto Mechanical/Electrical

Experience and Training:

•  Code IS Drivers licence.
•  3+ years’ experience as a Stores Supervisor / Inventory Officer or
•  5+ years’ experience as a Senior Storeman in a Mining or Manufacturing Company
•  Experience/knowledge in any Maintenance & Purchasing Systems will be an added advantage

Location: Sefwi Chirano near Bibiani

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are to submit their CVs and copies of relevant certificates to:

Chirano.hr@kinross.com

or

The Human Resource Manager
Chirano Gold Mines Limited
P. O. Box 57
Bibiani

Closing Date: 04 March 2013

Applicants are to indicate the position in the subject area when applying online

{UNDP Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jan-2013};

Pre-classified Grade: ICS-5
Supervisor: Operations Manager and direct supervisor

Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager and direct supervisor, the Procurement Assistant provides procurement services ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Procurement Assistant promotes a client, quality and result-oriented approach in the unit.

The Procurement Assistant works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Summary of Key Functions:

•  Implementation of operational strategies
•  Support to procurement processes
•  Implementation of sourcing strategy
•  Control of CO Assets
•  Provision of logistical services
•  Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Qualification Required & Experience

Core Competencies:

•  Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
•  Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
•  Self-development, initiative-taking
•  Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
•  Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
•  Creating synergies through self-control
•  Managing conflict
•  Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others
•  Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member
•  Informed and transparent decision making

UNDP Procurement Certification programme

Recruitment Qualifications:
Education:

Secondary Education with specialized training in procurement. University Degree in Business or Public Administration would be desirable, but it is not a requirement

Experience:

5 years of relevant administrative experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of automated procurement systems, experience in handling of web based management systems

Language Requirements: Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates are requested to send their application marked “Procurement Assistant” with supporting resume including telephone numbers and email addresses to the address below:

The Human Resource Unit
U.N.D.P Office
(Next to the Ghana Nation Fire Service Headquarters)

Closing Date: 21 January 2013

Detailed job descriptions are available on request at UNDP security gate

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

A reputable pharmaceutical company with branches in Ghana seeks to recruit for the position of: Procurement and Logistic Manager

Purpose

The Successful applicant will be responsible for managing and organizing the activities involved with the identification, acquisition and distribution of goods and information through the complete supply chain system which leads to final delivery of goods to customers.

Reporting Line

Reports directly to the Managing Director and the deputy managing director

Main Duties

•  Handles logistics or distribution operations within the region and outside the region
•  Plans delivery timetables
•  Monitors stock levels using computer databases
•  Tracks the movement of goods to branches
•  Oversees the ordering and packaging process ready for dispatch
•  Looks at ways to improve supply networks
•  Oversees the arrival of shipments
•  Manages administrative and warehouse distribution employees
•  Monitors employees performance and make sure tarkets are met
•  Participates in employees recruitments and trainings
•  Works closely with suppliers, improves operations and reduces cost
•  Communicates needs and objectives to key personnel in procurement, logistics and distribution
•  Obtain quotes for transportation and also makes cost comparisons
•  Ensures personal safety and safe working environment of employees

Other Duties

Any other duties that may be assigned in the standard operating procedure (SOP)

Qualification Required & Experience

First Degree Holder

•  Preferably a pharmacist with knowledge in accocunting
•  A first degree in accounting with science background
•  Qualification in supply chain management or experience will be an aded advantage for shortlisted persons.

Competencies

•  Excellent communication and writing skills
•  Excellent organisational and analytical skills
•  Be able to work with little or no supervision
•  Good interpersonal skills
•  Ability to exercise proper judgment

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send applications letters CVs and other relevant documents to the e-mail address below:-

hr.admi11@gmail.com

Closing Date:  20 December, 2012

{CHF International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

The Procurement Officer will prepare specifications, tender documents, and requests for offers for supply of goods and services to meet the program’s objectives.

S/he will maintain the asset inventory, coordinate closely with the field staff to ensure that equipment, supplies, and other materials are managed and distributed in an efficient and transparent manner.

Qualification Required & Experience

S/hewill report to the Finance and Administrative Director and must have:

•  A Bachelor’s degree or preferably a master’s degree administration and or professional qualifications in procurement;
•  A minimum of 5 years of experience with at least 2 year of which in a USAID funded program under contract; demonstrated leadership;
•  Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations are a must.

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

The Company is looking for candidates who have the knowledge and experience in Procurement/Purchases to handle all
purchases of the company.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Good interpersonal skills
•  Excellent customer relations
•  Higher National Diploma (HND) in Hotel Catering and Hospitality management

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send their CV to:

P.O.BOX NB 967
Nii Boi-man

Closing Date: 31 December, 2012

{Plato Consult Limited ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

A multinational Oil and Gas Industry

The Head of Procurement shall be responsible for overseeing all the steps that make up the supply chain process. She/he will supervise the product from its raw material stage to its processed stage. Role reports to the Managing Director

Role Specific Requirements:

•  Supervise the entire planning process from procurement, manufacturing, inventory control, distribution and logistics.
•  Communicate with key personnel and line managers in the procurement, manufacturing, inventory control, distribution and logistics department of the organization to ensure they work in within the organizations objectives
•  Examine the production process at hand and take necessary steps for improvement and cost reduction
•  Develop and implement long term goals in order to ensure efficiency.
•  Mentoring abilities towards the subordinates in all the departments.
•  Maintain good relationships with vendors and ensure that the flow of materials remain unhampered.
•  Ensure budgetary control
•  Prepare annual budget for approval

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Qualification:

•  8 years minimum experience in supply chain, logistics or procurement preferable in the oil industry with 5 years in managerial role
•  First Degree from a recognized university in marketing, purchasing or logistics
•  CIPS or CILT
•  Good oral and written communication
•  Strong IT background in  MS suite
•  Good presentation skills
•  Good understanding of consumer marketing and supply chain management

Person Specific Requirements:

•  High Integrity
•  Assertive
•  Analytical skills
•  Team Player
•  Performance driven & goal oriented
•  Excellent negotiating skills
•  Good presentation skills

How To Apply For The Job

Please send CV’s to:-

CV1@platogh.com  

0302924326/ 0289924326

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

A reputable civil engineering and general building construction firm is seeking to fill the following vacancy:- Assistant Logistics / Procurement Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

A minimum of HND (Purchasing and Supply) with a minimum of five (5) years working experience

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should e-mail their applications, together with their detailed CVs to:-

procurementmanagersjob@yahoo.com

Or to:-

P.O.Box PMB 281,
Community 1 Tema

Closing Date: 11 December, 2012

Experience from a construction firm will be an added advantage.

Remuneration and benefits attached to the various positions are very attractive and negotiable.