View Vacancy - Procurement Officer A2 (27/20 ACC)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support
  • Assist in drawing up Contracts for Joint Corporate Services related Procurement
  • Analyse procurement requirements and selects the most appropriate methods based on interpretation and assessment of established policies, practices, and experience
  • Plan, organize and lead on the bid process including drafting and issuing letters, developing bid evaluation criteria for processes involved;
  • Sit on evaluation committees, to ensure the integrity of the competitive process and exercises appropriate judgement and tact while ensuring to protect confidential information;
  • Analyses, negotiates and prepares contractual agreements, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are included to protect the interests of both BHC/DFID
  • Run reports and complete housekeeping tasks.
  • Help to resolve any discrepancies
  • Liaison Officer for Post Medical Insurance Contract: In charge of the Medical Insurance cover for both the UKBA and Dependants, and for LESA and their Dependants: This is for both the Apex Health Insurance and the International SOS/WARA contracts.
  • Ensure that standards are achieved and maintained through investing in the capability of the team. Also develop commercial capability of local based staff working with or having responsibility for procurement.
  • Support staff at Post on low value procurement activity including optimisation of suppliers. Achieved through challenging assumptions, quantifying the need and providing advice and guidance, and driving low value procurements through GPC.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and procurement regulatory requirements on all new supplier set ups. Monitor SLA for supplier set ups and engage with customers on any non-compliance with policies, rules and legal requirements.
  • Create regular opportunities for staff and customers to help improve service quality and demonstrate a visible involvement. Work with the Hub’s procurement team to develop and to standardise new policies and processes to ensure compliance across board.
  • Work with finance colleagues at post on developing processes and tools to ensure that procurement activity is accurately reflected in business plans and budgets.
  • Any other related duties assigned by Line Manager.
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Experience in procurement and contract management
  • Demonstrable market research skills within procurement framework
  • Demonstrable stakeholder relationship management skills.  
  • Strong Negotiation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer service background
  • High proficiency with MS Office suite
  • A relevant degree from a recognised tertiary institution
  • A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or equivalent
30 September 2020
Administrative Officer (AO)
Permanent
35
Africa
Ghana
Accra
British High Commission
1
GHS equivalent to USD 664.42
1 February 2022

Learning and development opportunities:

The British High Commission in Ghana takes learning and development seriously. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop many core and transferable skills through both formal and informal learning and development opportunities. Members of staff are encouraged to make use of the learning and development opportunities that the office has to offer.

Working patterns:

This is a full time position.

  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Ghana with the correct visa/status or work permit.
  • The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Ghanaian law to work in Ghana.
  • The British High Commission in Accra is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
  • Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Accra is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ghanaian employment law.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.