Director Procurement | NAMRA

Director Procurement

Direct Supervisor:  Chief Financial Officer.

Job Purpose:

To lead the Procurement Unit.

Citizenship:

Namibian citizens shall enjoy preference.

Integrity:

Proof of no criminal record.

Minimum Qualifications:

A relevant, internationally recognised Master’s Degree (NQF 9).

Minimum Experience:

Eight (8) years’ relevant experience.

Professional Registration:

Chartered Accountant or CIMA will be an advantage.

Valid Drivers’ License.

Professional certification or accreditation will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas of the position includes:

• Accountable to the Chief Financial Officer regarding the overall performance of the Procurement Unit of the Finance Department.
• Manage the Procurement Unit of the Finance Department including overseeing the Senior Procurement Officer(s).
• Oversee the development, review and implementation of all relevant policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participate in the strategic- and operational planning and execution processes of NAMRA.
• Implement the Procurement Operational Plan within delegation of authority.
• Monitor and evaluate the departmental performance against strategic- and operational plans.
• Strategically manage the Procurement Division.
• Oversee contract development and administration.
• Develop a centralized procurement program that adds value and efficiency to NAMRA.
• Develop bids and proposals.
• Guide and lead the Procurement Unit of the Finance Department and oversee the implementation of performance management to capacitate the Department in executing its functions aligned with NAMRA’s vision and mission.
• Account for the compilation, submission, and execution of annual unit budgets to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Develop and prepare funding proposals and reports against project and programme-based budgets.
• Maintain prudent financial management and reporting controls.
• Establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relations and collaborate with relevant industry stakeholders as required.
• Any other function delegated or related to the position.

Application Procedure 

For application to be valid, a submission must be made within the stated deadline and comprise of the following:

• A cover letter, providing a detailed motivation for the position, signed by the applicant.
• An up to date detailed curriculum vitae, including at least two professional references.
• Certified copies of the highest academic qualifications attained. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) and proof of evaluation of qualification should be attached.
• Certified copies of Identity Documents and all other supporting documents.

NB: All appointments will be vetted according to the due process.

Only on-line applications via the website  https://www.careers-page.com/visions-consulting will be accepted. Please select the relevant position you wish to apply for once directed to the Website.

Applicants are requested to also forward their documents to [email protected] and clearly indicate in the subject line of the email the position applied for.

Closing date: Applications must be submitted before close of business on 31 December 2020.

Only electronic applications shall be accepted.

In terms of the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998, qualifying females and persons with disabilities who meet the prescribed advertised requirements are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and no documents will be returned to applicants.

CLOSING DATE: 31 DECEMBER 2020 AT 17:00