Background:

GITEC IGIP GmbH is managing a project entitled, “Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Priority Protected Areas in Ethiopia”. This project is funded through the German Development Bank, KfW, and the client is the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority.

Background Specification and Required Experience for the Position:

Must be a graduate in, Economics or Business Management and Administration. Ideally should have a Masters degree. Should have at least ten years of work experience in a related field including project procurement and donor procurement management with a preference for those with experience in international procurement and tendering. Candidates with direct KfW or World Bank related experience are encouraged to apply.

Specific experience is required in:

• Fully conversant with Government of Ethiopia procurement regulations and if possible with KfW/WB procurement guidelines;
• Preparation of procurement documents for client/donor review;
• Tender preparation including all stages of the process; advertisements, scheduling, screening, communication of results to bidders;
• Contract negotiation and contract paperwork preparation to winning bidders;
• Writing summary reports in English and /or Amharic of high quality for both the client/donor;
• Development of project level procurement guidelines, monitoring, quality control, and assessing physical construction of infrastructure projects prior to final handover;
• Asset register and asset management and monitoring.

Must be able to meet work deadlines and contribute to a set of wider team objectives. Should have good people skills and ideally have experience in working within both the government and with development partners.