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Chemonics International, an international development consulting company based in Washington, D.C., seeks Pakistani national candidates for the USAID-funded Punjab Enabling Environment Project (PEEP). This five year initiative aims to improve the enabling environment for the agriculture sector in Punjab to promote private sector led growth, especially focusing on the horticulture and dairy and livestock sub-sectors. We are seeking qualified Procurement & Logistics Associate for the following long-term position based in Lahore, Punjab province, Pakistan.

Procurement & Logistics Associate

  • Manage the entire procurement process and execute day-to-day procurement functions such as: analyze market conditions, verify technical specifications or terms of reference, prepare and launch tender documents, arrange and facilitate site visits or bidders’ conferences, respond to written queries or requests for clarifications, facilitate evaluation panels, prepare evaluation reports, carry out price reasonableness analysis, facilitate contract negotiations, prepare and award contracts, notify regarding contract award, and conduct debriefings with bidders;
  • Plan, schedule, and prioritize procurement functions, including plans for the efficient and effective procurement of services
  • Acts as a secretary/supporter/observer to evaluation committees, ensuring that evaluation of bids/proposals received is done based on criteria stipulated in the bidding documentation and performed in accordance with the procurement procedures set forth in procurement manual.
  • Ensure that all approvals and procurements records are kept safely and filed appropriately;
  • Assure that all procurement activities are performed in a fully professional, transparent, and ethical manner, and that they are in line with procurement regulations and conditions of the grant and implementation agreement;
  • Protect the procurement activity from fraud, waste, and abuse;
  • Arrange travel, hotel accommodations, and visa; maintain hard copy and electronic office files.
  • Adhere to USAID, Chemonics corporate, and project management policies, practices, and tools.
  • Prepare administrative forms for project-related items.
  • Show a willingness to perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager or Chief of Party.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance or related field is required;
  • Two years’ experience with USAID in related field
  • Demonstrated versatility, and integrity;
  • Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to maintain a rapid and demanding pace of work;
  • Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills;
  • Detail oriented and ability to accurately document files;
  • Fluency in both written and oral English required.
  • Three years’ experience with U.S. government agencies, Pakistani government officials, private sector stakeholders, and/or bilateral/multilateral institutions;

Application Instructions:

Please email a CV, a cover letter and three references with contact information to [email protected] by May 3, 2017. Please include “Procurement & Logistics Associate” in the subject line. Early applications are encouraged. No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted. We welcome you to learn more about Chemonics International at www.chemonics.com.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.