Procurement Expert at Niger Basin Authority (NBA)

The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) is an inter-governmental organization responsible for promoting cooperation amongst Member states and contributing to improve the living conditions of the basin populations through sustainable management of water resources and associated ecosystems. The member Countries are: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Chad.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Expert En Passation Des Marches (Procurement Expert)

Location: Niamey, Niger

Background and Rationale

In 1964, the States bordering the Niger River and its tributaries created the Niger River Commission (NFC). In 1980, the NBA succeeded the Niger River Commission with nine Member States (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria).
The NBA’s mission is to promote cooperation among member countries and ensure integrated development of the basin through the development of resources in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, livestock, fisheries and fish farming, forestry and sylviculture, transport and industrial communications.

Objectives
The objectives of the Niger Basin Authority are to:

Harmonize and coordinate national policies for the development of water resources in the Niger Basin
Participate in development planning through the elaboration and implementation of an integrated basin development plan
Promote and participate in the design and operation of works, projects and programmes of common interest
Ensure the control and regulation of all forms of navigation on the river, its tributaries and sub-tributaries, in accordance with the Niamey Act
Participate in the formation of requests for assistance and in the mobilization of financing for the studies and works necessary for the development of the Basin’s resources.

Mission of the Position

Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of the NBA, the Procurement Expert is responsible for ensuring strict compliance with procedures for awarding and monitoring the execution of contracts for all NBA activities.

Main Responsibilities

In collaboration with the DAF and Project Coordinators, develop and ensure publication of NBA and project procurement plans
Ensure the contracting process at all stages in a diligent and transparent manner
Ensure timely and consistent performance of contracts in accordance with funding agreements and the NBA Manual of Procedures
Ensure, in general, the proper implementation of the procurement system during the execution of activities.

Position Profile

The candidate must hold a graduate Degree in Engineering, Administration, Law, Finance, Management, or Public Procurement Management (minimum level BAC + 5 or any other equivalent diploma)
Justify additional training in procurement
Have at least ten (10) years’ proven professional experience in the field of Procurement
Avoir une solide connaissance informatique des logiciels usuels (Word, Excel, Power point, E-mail).

The candidate must:

Demonstrate good execution of procurement procedures, good character in the performance of his/her duties, good analytical and drafting skills, and a good working relationship with other staff members
Good ability to coordinate multiple activities and mobilize synergies, high strategic sense with a high capacity for adaptation, strength of proposal and a strong sense of dialogue and negotiation, and a strong sense of client approach with a strong ability to listen and be open to others
Have a strong sense of teamwork and transformative leadership
Be creative and of good character, have a sense of organization, planning, problem solving and strategic thinking, and give priority to clients – Knowledge of English and French is an asset.

General Information for the Position

The positions are permanent and will be based at the NBA headquarters in Niamey, Niger
The initial duration of the contract will be two (02) years renewable for each position, following a satisfactory performance evaluation after a one-year trial period
Attractive salary with several benefits including, among others (health insurance for the employee and his family up to a maximum of 6 children, home leave every 2 years in the country of origin, one-way ticket for the employee and his family on taking up and leaving the service, etc.).

You are:

Nationals of one of the NBA member countries: (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon , Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria)
Aged 55 or under on 31st December, 2019.

Application Closing Date
6th September, 2019 (13:00 GMT).

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