Procurement Agent -Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Duties

• Reviews purchase requests for completeness and decides type of procurement action. Prepares purchase orders and when funded, purchases items or faxes/sends orders to offshore and local vendors.
• Follows up on orders to make sure the vendor can fill the order. Drafts correspondence and related documents.
• Purchases items off the shelf on the local economy. Tracks status of all procurement actions.
• Upon receipt of goods and services, closes out purchase order file. Maintains procurement files, catalogs, Federal Acquisition Regulations, bulletins and circulars.
• This position reports to the General Services Officer (GSO) through the Procurement Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and purchasing field is required.

Education Requirements: Two years university studies is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required.
• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

(You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Human Resources Office).

Skills and abilities:

•  Must be able to work quickly and calmly under pressure, must be able to organize and prioritize work assignments, provide follow-up, and notify supervisor immediately of potential problems.
• Must have basic computer skills including familiarity and ability to work effectively on the Internet.
•  Must have a valid 2^nd or Auto Ethiopian driver’s license for a minimum of 5 years. (These may be tested)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Application information

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested completion of two years university studies and /or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) (if applicable)

• • Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

• • Passport copy (if applicable)

• • verification of two years university studies

• • Certificate or License (if applicable)

• • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• SF-50 (if applicable)

Click here for full job description and Application.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/