Ayala Consulting offers
unique professional opportunities to gain experience in social protection, work
with high-profile international organizations and national governments, and aid
poor and vulnerable populations.

The Procurement
Officer will be responsible for planning and controlling the finance function
of the program. This position is for a minimum 1 year assignment.

Ayala
Consulting

Ayala Consulting
specializes in th
design and implementation of Social Protection programs
including Conditional/Unconditional Cash and In-kind Transfer programs, Cash
for Work programs, and National Registries. Our principal clients include the
World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, UNICEF, Department for
International Development, and various national governments worldwide. We are
committed to fostering a culturally diverse work environment and providing
opportunities for dedicated individuals to grow with the company.

Key
Responsibilities

• Procure
  goods and services according to donor rules and procedures
• Participate
  in the preparation of bidding documents, tendering, evaluation of
  proposals and selection of successful bidder
• Prepare
  draft contract documents for Internal Procurement Committee (IPC)’s
  consideration
• Maintain
  minutes of IPC meetings
• Establish
  and update an effective inventory control system
• Establish
  a procurement planning and monitoring system in line with donor templates
• Ensure
  value for money and establish cost controls
• Facilitate
  and guide all implementers in making the right decisions on procurement of
  goods and services
• Prepare
  annual/ quarterly procurement plans and reports for timely submission to
  Government of Malawi and donor organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor
  of Science in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration,
  Accounting or its equivalent.
• At
  least three years experience in performing procurement related activities
  in reputable and high performing public sector organization
• Demonstrate
  extensive practical experience and skills in all aspects of International
  and National Competitive Bidding and experience in procurement procedures
  with regard to KfW and EU-funded programs and Government of Malawi
  procurement procedures.
• Computer
  literate. Good knowledge of MS Office applications
• Excellent
  communication, writing and reporting skills.

Suitably qualified
and experienced candidates should e-mail their application letters enclosing
detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs), plus references to: Juan Carlos Silva: jsilva@ayalaconsulting.com.ec.

This is an immediate
opening, and selection will be made as soon as possible.

This is a unique
opportunity for the right candidate to gain experience in the field. The ideal
candidate is motivated to assume responsibility and provide high-quality work
to consolidate their career in the finance within the development and social
protection fields.