Procurement Clerk – FSN-6/FP-8
Vacancy Announcement : No. 2014-08
Opening Date : Immediately
Closing Date : April 24, 2014 at 17:00
Work Hours : Full-time ; 40 hours/week
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Incumbent is responsible for procurement actions of a variety of goods and services from local and overseas sources through purchase orders, contracts, blanket purchase agreements (BPA), purchase cards and petty cash for the sections s/he represents. Incumbent is responsible for following all appropriate Department guidance in the execution of Post’s procurement program and is under supervision of the Procurement Supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : Two years university studies completed required.Prior Work Experience : Two or more years of procurement experience or related work field required. Language Proficiency : Level III English, French and Swahili, and Level IV Kirundi are required. Post Entry Training : On the job training by the Procurement Supervisor and the GSO. Attendance at A/OPE conferences and training seminars as available. Job Knowledge : A working knowledge of State Department procurement regulations and of FAR. Must have a good knowledge of the local market place, practices and vendors.Skills and abilities : Level II typing (40 WPM). Ability to create and manage Excel spreadsheets required. Excellent communication skills and tact for dealing with embassy staff and vendors. Attention to detail critical.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities and the application form are available at http://burundi.usembassy.gov/employment-opportunities.html. Interested applicants for this position shouldsubmit the DS-174 application form and a current résumé or a curriculum vitae that provides additional information.