Job Description

1. Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Job responsibilities

Produce a general and specific procurement plan for RFA/SPIU to publish and ensure they are updated on quarterly basis in accordance with an acceptable format;
Monitor the progress of annual procurement plan and submit monthly report to the RPPA and weekly reports to RFA/SPIU
Ensure that all technical specifications and terms of references are provided in a timely manner and during procurement planning.
Prepare and publish general tender notices, specific notices and request for expressions of interest
Ensure that the procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the rules and procedures of Rwanda and of other development partners where applicable
Participate in bids opening and bid evaluation processes and prepare evaluation reports as required
Ensure that contracts are prepared immediately after provisional notification
Respond to requests for clarifications and appeals in a timely manner and in accordance with procurement procedures
Ensure the respect of timelines committed to in the memorandum of understanding/agreement with development partners

Monitoring the performance of contracts and Purchase orders related on weekly basis for each tender in collaboration with the User Division/Department
Put a mechanism of measuring the value for money and other procurement principles
Ensure paper based and electronic filing of all procurement documents in a safe system for a period of 10 years
Prepare Monthly procurement progress reports and submitted to RPPA on time
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Management, Public Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain Management with 7 Years of relevant experience
Master of science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Public Finance, Management, Economics with 4 Years of relevant experience

2. Job Title: Bambo Production and Non Timber Forest Product Specialist

Job responsibilities

Participate in the elaboration of the National Strategy and Action Plan on the development of the Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) and Bamboo in Rwanda;
Conduct baseline studies for identification of the most promising NTFP in Rwanda;
Coordinate all NTFP & bamboo activities within the department;
Organize regular briefing meetings in the department to inform on progress with different NTFP & Bamboo projects carried out to increase its awareness and visibility in Rwanda;

Promote the capacity building activities for producers and stakeholders involved in bamboo & NTFP value chains;
Work with the extension services to raise awareness on sustainable management of NTFPs and Bamboo;
Identify sites and suitable species for Bamboo plantation
Liaise with research Institutions for NTFPs domestication
Perform any other duties assigned by the forestry department;
Report to the Director of Non – Timber forest projects Unit.

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