Pakistan: Procurement Officer, Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM), Pakistan

Procurement Officer, Performance Management Support Contract

(PERFORM), Pakistan

Company Profile: MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

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Project Summary: **
In May 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a five-year contract to Management Systems International (MSI) to provide performance management support to USAID-sponsored development programs throughout Pakistan. The Performance Management Support Contract (PERFORM) serves as a centralized management support mechanism that provides services in (1) monitoring, (2) evaluation, (3) assessment, and (4) learning support. PERFORM provides data and information to help USAID/Pakistan project managers improve results through better implementation, design, and learning, enabling it to better target its programming and achieve its goals and objectives .

**Please note: Only Pakistani citizens are eligible for this position.

Position Summary:
MSI is recruiting for a full-time pocurement officer. The procurement officer will be responsible for the planning and execution of all field procurements in compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and according to MSI procurement policies. He/she will report directly to the deputy chief of party (DCOP), and will work closely with project employees and partner organizations to contribute to the success of PERFORM

This is a full-time position based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is expected to begin immediately and last through April 2020.

Responsibilities:

• Process purchase request forms and issue purchase orders, ensuring appropriate approvals and accounting charge codes.
• Prepare requests for quotes to obtain competitive bids/offers from vendors or contractors for procurement of goods and services.
• Conduct market research and price analysis for goods and services needed.
• Conduct pre-award verifications for selected vendors.
• Coordinate with selected vendors on timely supply and delivery of purchased items.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables; and assist the requesting unit in resolving any discrepancies.
• Review, verify, and process invoices for payments.
• Identify and maintain lists of prequalified vendors and sources of supply for goods and services.
• Establish and manage an efficient and effective procurement management system.
• Update PERFORM procurement records and trackers.

Qualifications:

• Four-year BA degree with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in procurement in Pakistan required.
• Experience with USAID funded projects required.
• High degree of professionalism, adaptability, accountability, and organization.
• Highly organized with keen attention to details, and has ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong sense of self-direction and the ability to carry out tasks with little oversight.
• Strong IT skills including proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

*Position will be filled on a rolling basis*

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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