{Marie Stopes International Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

The Procurement & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for identifying, assessing, defining and supervising procurement processes and procedures across MSIG. The Procurement & Logistics Coordinator also oversees procurement generally within MSIG. The post will be based in Accra, with frequent travels to the regions.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Undertake the efficient tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of contracts.
•   Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, promote good procurement practices with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and whole life costing.
•   Liaise with suppliers’ freight agents and any other parties involved to ensure orders are packaged and received as efficiently as possible.
•   Provide guidance in issuance of tenders, bid analysis and selection of contractors / suppliers in conformity with procurement guidelines and MSIG Standard Operating Procedures
•   Lead in the procurement of products etc for MSIG and supervise the P & L team
•   Ensure compliance with donor procurement guidelines and requirements (e.g. USAtD rules and regulations)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Commerce / Purchasing & Supply
•   Post Graduate Degree will be an advantage
•   Other professional qualifications, ideally membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is desirable
•   At least five years post-graduation experience in procurement and logistics in Ghana
•   Experience in supervising and managing others
•   Excellent negotiation / bargaining and coordination skills
•   Work experience with an international NGO will be an advantage
•   Knowledge of the Ghana Procurement Act
•   Must be honest and hardworking, willing to work extra hours when required
•   Must have integrity, strong analytical, writing and computer skills (Word, Excel)
•   Must be pro-choice

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All Vacancies are local position/s. Interested Non-Ghanaians must therefore have the necessary legal permits required to work in Ghana.

Please label application and email with the exact job title if indicated. Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:

Director – Human Resource and Admin
Marie Slopes Int Ghana
PMB267
Accra

Or by e-mail through:

recruitments@mariestopes.org.gh

Closing Date: 20 October, 2014

{Abt Associates,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014}

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded PMI Africa Indoor Residual Spraying (PMI AIRS) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in Africa through cost-effective commodities procurement  and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, entomological monitoring and implementation of indoor residual spraying (IRS)

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project’s operations in Ghana.

Job Summary

•   Manages local procurements, customs clearance procedures, inventory control and the logistics functions of the project, maintaining strict compliance with US-government policies and procedures
•   Forecasting future procurements
•   Also manages the logistics and warehousing functions of the project.
•   Directs the transportation, storage and distribution, storage and distribution of IRS commodities, materials and equipment throughout the program area

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Management or Administration
•   4+ years of professional experience in procurement and logistics
•   At least 2 years of experience at USAID-funded programmes and a thorough knowledge of FARs and AIDARs
•   Experience in warehouse management

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for the position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of their specific qualifications for the desired position to:-

IRSGhana@abtassoc.com   or  AbtGhana@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 17 October, 2014

In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying. If you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit separate applications for each position. Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.

{Abt Associates,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014}

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded PMI Africa Indoor Residual Spraying (PMI AIRS) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in Africa through cost-effective commodities procurement  and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, entomological monitoring and implementation of indoor residual spraying (IRS)

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project’s operations in Ghana.

Job Summary

•   Provides logistics support to the Tamale office and northern spray districts
•   Manages all IRS commodities at the Tamale warehouse and in the spray districts
•   Supports local procurement

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Secondary School Completion (minimum) or a Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Management, Administration or other relevant field
•   2+ years of experience in the procurement and logistics of commodities and in warehouse management
•   English language capabilities are desirable

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for the position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of their specific qualifications for the desired position to:-

IRSGhana@abtassoc.com   or  AbtGhana@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 17 October, 2014

In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying. If you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit separate applications for each position. Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.

{Ministry of Energy and Petroleum,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

The Government of the Republic of Ghana has received  a grant funding support trom the Government of Switzerland, represented by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank toward the cost of the Ghana Energy Development and Access Project (GEDAP), and it intends to apply part of the funds to payments under the contracts for the Recruitment of Project Staff for NEDCO Project Implementation Unit

•   Remuneration: Competitive salary
•   Job Location: NEDCo Head Office, Tamale
•   Contract Duration: Two (2) years; with the possibility of renewal annually subject to satisfactory performance

Responsibilities:

•   The Procurement Specialist will report to the Project Manager and will support NEDCo to ensure the procurement requirements under the Projects are developed, implemented and managed efficiently and effectively.
•   The Procurement Specialist will prepare annual procurement and work plans for approval by the Steering Committee/NEDco Management depending on the source of funding and monthly and quarterly progress reports as well as annual reports on assignment outputs and end-of-assignment report that will be signed off by the Project Director.
•   The Procurement Specialist will also establish close and cooperative working relationships with the Procurement Specialists of the Funding Agencies in the case of donor-funded projects and the Project Director for all the NEDCo projects.
•   Undertake any other responsibility that will ensure smooth and effective implementation of NEDCO’s projects.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Public Procurement or any Engineering Discipline and a certificate in Public Procurement with a at least ten (10) years proven post qualification experience in public procurement;
•   Masters degree in Public Procurement or any Engineering Discipline will be an advantage;
•   Good knowledge of concepts and principles and approaches to public and international procurement systems;
•   Knowledge and experience in Procurement of Donor funded projects will be an advantage
•   Computer Literate

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send application letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documentation by 07 November 2014 to:
 
The Project Coordination Unit (Attn: Project Coordinator)
Ghana Energy Development And Access Project (GEDAP)
(2nd Floor, Room 215, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Building, Accra)
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
P. O. Box SD 310, Accra

Tel: +233-(0)302-667154

Closing Date: 07 November, 2014

Email submissions are not acceptable. Submission details must include telephone/mobile contact and email addresses to facilitate early and easy contact.

{GIMPA,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), a World Class Centre of Excellence for training in Leadership, Management and Administration located at Greenhill, Achimota

Job Summary

The Stores Manager takes ultimate responsibility and accountability for all daily operations of the stores and ensures access to necessary supplies in accordance with agreed budget.

Reporting Relationship:
The successful candidate shall report to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate shall:

•   Ensure availability of stock items while maintaining optimum stock holding, thereby ensuring cost effectiveness of the stores.
•   Ensure stock management policies and procedures are adhered to and complaints investigated on regular basis with feedback to Management.
•   Build and maintain effective internal and external controls and provide high level of customer service.
•   Oversee the maintenance of a perpetual inventory system.
•   Ensure timely delivery of items.
•   Coordinate inventory schedule and preparation of inventory sheets and monitor maintenance of inventory records.
•   Ensure timely identification and disposal of obsolete items.
•   Maintain computerized records of reviewing records of transactions, stock levels and related records.
•   Submit periodic reports to Management.
•   Perform any other related tasks as directed by Management.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a Master’s degree in Procurement and Materials Management or related area from a reputable University.
•   Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (OPS) certificate will be an advantage.
•   A minimum of five (5) years post professional or functional leadership experience in procurement or stores.

Competencies:

•   Must be computer literate
•   Must have excellent managerial and leadership skills
•   Must possess skills in effective decision making
•   Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills
•   Must have customer service skills
•   Must have the ability to establish priorities
•   Must have good negotiating skills
•   Must have problem-solving skills
•   Must have planning and organizing skills
•   Must be pro-active and result driven
•   Must be a team player
•   Must have knowledge in Public Procurement Act 663.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants may submit their application, including their most recent curriculum vitae and academic certificates to the following address:

The Human Resource Manager
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
P. O. Box AH 50
Achimota, Accra

Email: hr@gimpa.edu.gh

Closing Date: 31 October, 2014

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

The Procurement Specialist will research, identify and analyze current and emerging procurement trends, develop a deep understanding of market conditions, develop proposed supply chain solutions focusing on total cost of ownership and supplier diversity.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Develops and implements effective category strategies across the appropriate lines of business and/or the entire enterprise
•   Undertake defined aspects of key commercial activities necessary to support delivery of the commercial solution
•   Manage the handover of commercial arrangements into live operation post contract award.
•   Develops presentations and presents recommended commercial and sourcing solutions in a clear, concise, and effective manner to leadership to gain understanding and support
•   Researches, identifies, and analyzes current supplier and market trends
•   Benchmarks new processes, approaches and technology that will continually drive improvements on performance and business results
•   Builds and leverages strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers
•   Assist in the development of supplier diversity opportunities by identifying new and/or alternative suppliers
•   Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure that service quality, added value, total cost, security of supply and the deployment of the supplier’s capabilities in innovation are secured
•   Drives for early strategic sourcing involvement in the project life cycle to better influence strategy and results through the establishment of a commodity specific category advisory boards.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of first degree with 5 to 7 years experience
•   CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) qualified
•   Project Management skills
•   Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, at all levels are essential
•   Good IT skills to include wide experience of word documents, excel spreadsheets (including pivot tables and charts) and Power Point
•   Excellent planning and organizational skills
•   Proven experience of delivery of a procurement category strategy and benefits including financial savings
•   Problem solving skills to analyse information to evaluate internal and external demand and external supplier information and extract critical cost opportunities
•   Project Management skills

Salary / Benefits: Attractive and Competitive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered please send your applications and detailed CV with reliable telephone contact to:-

hrhubdirect@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15 October, 2014

{Millennium Development Authority (MiDA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

The Government of Ghana was declared eligible for a poverty reduction grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”), a United States Government Agency. In connection therewith, the Government submitted Concept Papers to MCC, and after a successful outcome of due diligence, and the availability of funds, has resulted in a Compact between the Government and MCC pursuant to which MCC would provide a five-year, multimillion dollar poverty reduction grant to the Government of Ghana (a “Compact”). The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) will  be responsible for the management of the implementation of the Compact. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Compact, related agreements, and the availability of funds, the Government intends to use a portion of the funds provided through the Compact to procure professional personnel in MiDA to assist the Government with the management and implementation of the Compact program in a transparent, timely effective, efficient, results-oriented and fiscally sound manner,

Job Summary

Reporting to CEO, responsibilities include:

•   Manages and oversees all procurement operations and the performance of the Procurement Agent(s). Manages the flow of procurement activity to implement the Compact by MiDA.
•   Ensures that all procurement transactions are implemented in accordance with the MCC Programme Procurement Guidelines. Monitors compliance by the Procurement Agent(s) with all the rules and procedures of the MCC Programme Procurement Guidelines.
•   Works closely with the management and the CEO of MiDA to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the procurement process.
•   Serves as the primary liaison between the Procurement Agent(s), MCC, and outside entities from a variety of specialised sectors on all procurement activities and facilitates the smooth interplay between and among all elements of the procurement process.
•   Coordinates the functions of the MiDA and the Procurement Agent(s) in implementing the Compact programme, including identifying initial procurement needs and organizing procurement operations. Synchronizes the substance and process elements of procurement activities.
•   In coordination with the Project Directors and Managers translates programme requirements into actionable procurement packages and requisitions
•   Facilitates the preparation and submission to the Procurement Agent(s) of necessary procurement documents by the technical staff of MiDA. Reviews the solicitation documents. Procurement Plans, Procurement Implementation Plans, and all other required documents prepared by the Procurement Agent(s) and recommends any necessary changes or improvements to ensure they comply with the MCC Programme Procurement Principles and the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines and they meet the procurement needs of MiDA.
•   In consultation with the CEO. COO, Project Directors and Managers, establish and communicate procurement priorities to Procurement Agent(s).
•   Regularly reviews MiDA’s Procurement Operations Manual(s) prepared by the Procurement Agent(s) and recommends any necessary changes or improvements to ensure it responds to the operational reality of MiDA.
•   Ensures that the Procurement Agent(s) act consistently with the approved Procurement Operations Manual.
•   Actively monitors and manages the progress of procurements against the applicable Procurement Implementation Plan. Coordinates with MiDA management and project staff to ensure responsibilities of all involved actors in the execution of a procurement are understood and acknowledged, and that the time frame and responsible parties for requisite events in the procurement process and the impacts of missed deadlines or unacceptable inputs on the overall procurement timelme are understood by all affected stakeholders and management.
•   Leads, guides, and manages the members of the MiDA procurement team. Manages and reviews the work of the MiDA procurement team to ensure quality of outputs, and provides day-to-day supervision of MiDA procurement unit staff.
•   Approves procurement decisions in accordance with Attachment 1 to the MCC Programme procurement Guidelines.
•   Plans, organises, and conducts maerket/industry outreach activities and analysis market conditions in order to inform the packaging of project! objectives into procurable requirements, promote competition, and optimize the likelihood of success of the resulting procurement activity.
•   Assists Project Directors and Managers,  and legal Counsel in interpreting and applying various contractual provisisions, in particular with respect to claims from contractors for time extensions or extra payments and in  general with respect to the contractors’ conformance and compliance with contractual obligations.
•   In coordination with Project Directors and Project Managers   oversees the management of the contract amendment/modification process.
•   Collaborates with the Procurement Officers. Procurement Agent(s), Project Directors, Project Managers, the CFO. and counsel to develop and apply fraud and corruption awareness and anti-fraud and corruption measures, with emphasis on the procurement and contract execution processes.
•   Reviews reports submitted by the Procurement Agent(s).
•   Consolidates and keeps records of all procurement activity; reports on the progress of this activity.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance law, engineering, economics, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
•   Ten (10)   years of professional experience developing and managing procurements in systems applying international standards, five (5) of which is in a lead management role.
•   Experience working with or for international financial institutions or foreign assistance organisations such as The World Bank is ideal.
•   Proven management skills and managerial experience in activities related to public or donor-funded procurement.
•   Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with numerous distinct domestic and international stakeholders and counterparts in overseeing, prioritizing, monitoring, ensuring quality, and reporting on procurement activities.
•   Familiarity and experience with international donor institutions’ procurement guidelines and procedures, particularly those of The World Bank. Additional familiarity and and/or experience with procurement guidelines and procedures of US Government will be an advantage.
•   Experience in implementing procurement programmes in support of the electrical energy sector will be an advantage.
•   Familiarity with FIDIC forms of contracting for civil works will be an advantage.
•   Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Project).
•   Superior organisational and time-management skills.
•   Strong supervisory and mentoring skills.
•   Strong people and interpersonal skills evidenced by demonstrated capability of building and maintaining productive relationships and working collaboratively with a range of actors and stakeholders, including government officials, private sector partners, international donors, contractors, and counterparts.
•   Must demonstrate from previous work experience the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, as well as work across departments or divisions.
•   Must demonstrate the capability to work with a minimum of supervision, act decisively, and make independent assessments and decisions.
•   Must demonstrate history of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 11,

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent by e-mail addressed to:-

jobcode100914@mida.gov.gh

Closing Date: 13 October, 2014

Citizens from any country will be considered, however, preference will be given to applicants with extensive working experience, knowledge of and/or living in Ghana. Knowledge of the Ghanaian economy, financial systems, development plans, priorities, interventions and programmes is highly valued. To receive consideration, applicants must include
i. their curriculum Vitaeof not more than (four) 4 pages stating their qualifications and experience, providing three professional references, contact phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) by which they can easily be reached,
ii.   a cover note (one page maximum) explaining what the applicant envisions as the challenges of the position applied for and how their experience and education would allow them to meet those challenges.

For further details on the roles and duties of the post, especially with regard to the principal accountabilities, applicants are advised to look at the MiDA website at www.mida.gov.gh/compact2
Applications must be sent by e-mail addressed to the job code shown against each post and must be received by MiDA no later than midnight on Monday, 13 October, 2014.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Telephone and fax enquiries on submitted applications will not be entertained. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend a number of screening interviews

{Cosmos Seafoods Company Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

Cosmos Seafoods Co. Ltd, a newly established tuna processing facility located in Tema, seeks to employ young, dynamic, self-motivated and dedicated personnel to occupy the above vacant position.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HND in Procurement and Logistics
•   Knowledge of Export Documentation and Processes
•   High level of accuracy in all activities
•   Excellent Computer Skills in Microsoft and other packages

Common Conditions

•   Good computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
•   Work oriented and willing to extend working hours if needed
•   Wide understanding and using ERP system

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified Candidates should send application letter and CV as an attachment by email quoting position as the email subject to:-

jobs@cosmoseafoods.com

Closing Date: 30 September, 2014

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.