Principal Procurement Officer – Watumishi Housing Company

Watumishi Housing Company (WHC) is a public entity responsible for the implementation of the Public Servants Housing Scheme (PSHS) and management of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Shareholders of WHC include the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), PPF Pensions Fund (PPF), Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF), LAPF Pensions Fund (LAPF), Government Employees Provident Fund (GEPF), National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and National Housing Corporation (NHC). In order to implement its objectives, WHC would like to invite suitably qualified Tanzanians to join its lean, entrepreneurial and dynamic team by filling the following vacancies:

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

1.    Principal Procurement Officer – One Post

a)   Duty Station: WHC Head Office Dar es Salaam

b)	Reporting to:	Chief Executive Officer
c)	Salary Grade:	4

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Principal Procurement Officer will be the Secretary to the Tender Board, Head of Procurement Management Unit (PMU) and performs all procurement activities in accordance with the requirement of the law.

d)   Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

i)     To prepare, coordinate and implement Annual Procurement and disposal plans;

ii)    To prepare and present periodic reports to the Tender Board;

iii)   To ensure conformity with the Public Procurement Act, its regulations and guidelines;

iv)   To advise the WHC on all matters pertaining to procurement;

v)    To review and evaluate procurement requirements and recommend appropriate alternative procedures;

vi)   To coordinate preparation of tender bidding documents;

vii)  To review, quality-check and clear tender evaluation reports;

viii)         To validate authenticity of payment certificates and invoices;

ix)   To coordinate development and review of policies relevant to procurement function;

x)    To effectively administer all resources allocated to the Department, including offering technical and operational support to staff members in the Department; and

xi)   To undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

e)   Minimum Academic Qualification and Experience

The ideal incumbent for this position should have the following qualifications and experience:

i)     Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualifications in Materials Management, Procurement Management, Engineering, Architecture, Law, Quantity Surveying or any related fields with proven specialization or coverage in procurement;

ii)    Masters Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in any field. Majors in Procurement and Logistics will be an added advantage;

iii)   Certified Supplies Professional (CSP) is required; must be registered by appropriate Professional Bodies. Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications; and

iv)   Not less than five (5) years work experience in relevant field in a reputable institution(s) out of which three (3) years should have served as procurement specialist and Head of PMU. 

TENURE AND REMUNERATION

A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts. WHC is an equal opportunity employer. Staff will be employed on three (3) years contracts that are renewable upon satisfactory performance.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or daytime contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 11^th August 2014.

Only short-listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be sent through the address shown below:

The Chief Executive Officer, Watumishi Housing Company, 4^th Floor Golden Jubilee Towers, P.O. Box 5119

Dar es Salaam.

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