PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

About DAI

BACKGROUND:

DAI is implementing the USAID funded Afghanistan Competitiveness of Export-Oriented Businesses Activity (ACEBA) Program. The objective of this program is to enhance capacities of Afghan exporters and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) associated with export-oriented value chains, such as carpets, marble and granite, precious stones and jewelry, textiles, and cashmere as a means of promoting sustainable economic growth and increasing employment. 

Job Summary

PURPOSE

The Procurement Assistant is responsible for ensuring project procurement of goods and operations services are achieved according to DAI/ACEBA policies and procedures. The Procurement Assistant supports the operations in the following functions, but not limited to.

Duties & Responsibilities

OBJECTIVE AND DUTIES: 

• Manage project operations procurement and ensure compliance with DAI/ACEBA policies, procedures and guidance;

• Purchase a wide-range of goods, commodities, and services;

• Manage vendor relationships, contacts, and pre-qualifications lists;

• Facilitate efficient and timely procurement of goods and services;

• Delivers work product in a schedule-driven environment;

• Obtains product/pricing information from vendors which is used in sourcing and contracting decisions;

• Facilitates the timely receipt of requested goods/services;

• Monitor/audit the receipt of goods and services;

• Carry out other procurement functions as required.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience or 5 years overall experience

Work Experience: 

• Experience working with international organizations in Afghanistan is preferred.

• Experience working on USAID-funded programs in DAI is an advantage

Other Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Highly computer literate with preferably advanced e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet management skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work under pressure

Languages:

• Fluency in English and/or Dari Pashto preferred 

REPORTING: 

• The position reports to the Operations Manager.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Highly computer literate with preferably advanced e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet management skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work under pressure

Submission Guideline

To apply: Please send your CV & Covering letter to below email address and include Procurement Assistant in the subject line of the application

Note: Applications without specific subject line will not be considered

Functional Area

Procurement

Countries

Submission Email

ACEBARecruitment@dai.com

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