DIRECTOR OF CAPACITY BUILDING AND ADVISORY SERVICES

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is a regulatory body established under the Public Procurement Act No. 7 of 2011. The Authority is charged with regulatory functions and vested with oversight powers and responsibilities on all public procurement activities of all public bodies in the mainland Tanzania. Objectives of PPRA is to ensure the application of fair, competitive, transparent, non discriminatory and value for money procurement standards and practices, harmonize the procurement systems in Tanzania between the local and central governments, set standards for the public procurement systems in Tanzania, monitor compliance of procuring entities and build procurement capacity in the country.
PPRA is hereby inviting applications from qualified and experienced Tanzanians to fill in the vacant positions described below:-

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Director of Capacity Building and Advisory Services shall be to

Supervise Managers for Guidelines Development and Dissemination; Research and Documentation and Training and Advisory Services;
Advise the Authority in setting training standards, competence levels, certification requirements and professional development paths for procurement experts in consultation with relevant professional bodies and any other competent authorities;
Advise the Authority in the preparation, updating and issuing authorized versions of the standardized tendering documents, procedural forms and any other attendant documents to procuring entities;
Prepare procurement guidelines on capacity building;
Advise the Authority in developing and maintaining policies and operational plan on capacity building, both for institutional and human resources development;
Coordinate the Authority’s efforts of establishing and maintaining institutional linkages with training institutions, local potential providers of training both locally and internationally;
Coordinate and supervise researches and surveys carried out by the Authority on procurement activities both nationally and internationally;
Advise the Authority on a system and a list, which shall be reviewed annually of works, services and supplies in common use by more than one procuring entity which may be subject to common procurement;
Process approvals for deviation for the use of standardized tender documents and procedures;
Coordinate advisory activities of the Authority to Central Government, local governments and statutory bodies on all procurement policies, principles and practices;
Coordinate the dissemination and provision of advisory services on the use of standard tender documents to all stakeholders;
Advise the Authority on institutional set up of procuring entities in the country;
Coordinate training needs, developing and implementing procurement capacity building strategy;
Maintain a list of approved service providers, suppliers, contractors eligible for preferential treatment for procurement under the PPA;
Manage and document procurement related data collected and generated by the Authority;
Be in charge in preparation of Divisional budget and monitor and report expenditures thereof;
Be in charge and monitor progress of Divisional activities and report the same to Management and Board;
Be in charge and carry out performance appraisal of staff of the Division and report to the Management and Board; and
Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications and Experience
Holder of this position must have:-
Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Engineering, Architecture, Law, Materials Management, Procurement and Supply Chain or Logistics, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or Economic Planning or related fields from accredited institution with proven specialization in procurement or equivalent qualification; plus
Master’s Degree in similar fields from any accredited higher learning institution;
Been registered by appropriate professional body for all candidates with professional bodies; and
Relevant ICT application skills.

Work Experience
Should have a minimum of eight years working experience in managerial or leadership position in a reputable institution out of which five years should be on procurement related activities.
Salary Scale: PPRA 11
Terms of Employment: 3 years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and conduct

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Application letters should be enclosed with one recent photograph (passport size), and copies of birth certificate, CVs indicating names and addresses of three reputable referees with reachable telephone numbers, copies of relevant academic transcripts; certificates and Professional certificates from respective bodies and valid driving licenses for applicants to the posts of Drivers. Testimonials, statements of results and results slips will not be accepted;

Please indicate the position you are applying on both the application letter and envelope. Applications which do not indicate the position will be disqualified;
Public servants who have qualifications and wish to apply should route their applications through their employers.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted to the address below

The Chief Executive Officer,
Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA),
P. O. Box 49,
DAR ES SALAAM