Recruitment of a technical assistant\u2013procurement specialist
\nI. Background
\nThe Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA) is a multilateral agency established through an agreement by seven Member States:<\/p>\n
Republic of Burundi<\/p>\n
Democratic Republic of Congo<\/p>\n
Republic of Rwanda<\/p>\n
Republic of Malawi<\/p>\n
United Republic of Tanzania<\/p>\n
Republic of Uganda<\/p>\n
Republic of Zambia<\/p>\n
CCTTFA\u2019s mandate is to coordinate and facilitate the development and improvement of transit transport along the Central Corridor.
\nTo strengthen its procurement systems and ensure value-for-money, transparency, efficiency, and compliance with applicable policies, CCTTFA is enhancing the procurement function. The Agency seeks to recruit a competent\u00a0Technical Assistant \u2013 Procurement Specialist.
\nII. Role and responsibilities
\nThe Technical Assistant will serve as the Procurement Unit (PU) under the delegated authority of the Executive Secretary, in accordance with Section 3.1 of the CCTTFA Procurement Manual.
\nThe role\u2019s objective is to ensure proper implementation and compliance with procurement systems, procedures, and best practices in line with CCTTFA Procurement Policies and Procedures, achieving value-for-money, transparency, and efficiency in procurement activities to support corridor performance.
\nMain responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Manage all procurement and disposal activities of the Agency.<\/p>\n
Coordinate procurement planning and lead preparation, review, and updating of the Annual Procurement Plan in collaboration with user departments.<\/p>\n
Draft, review, and update procurement documents including RFQs, ITBs, RFPs, bidding documents, advertisements, clarifications, addenda, evaluation reports, bid summaries, contracts, and award notices.<\/p>\n
Organize and facilitate transparent and documented bid openings.<\/p>\n
Coordinate and support Evaluation Committees, per Section 3.4 of the Manual.<\/p>\n
Maintain a register of all awarded contracts and a procurement filing system (physical and electronic).<\/p>\n
Provide periodic procurement activity reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) to the Executive Secretary.<\/p>\n
Prepare purchase orders, local purchase orders (LPOs), contracts, and procurement correspondence.<\/p>\n
Ensure compliance with procurement thresholds, methods, and donor requirements where applicable.<\/p>\n
Monitor contract performance and manage contract renewals, extensions, and closeouts.<\/p>\n
Provide administrative and logistical support during procurement committee meetings and supplier engagements.<\/p>\n
Offer technical advice and build staff capacity on procurement rules, policies, procedures, compliance obligations, and ethics.<\/p>\n
Manage conflicts of interest and sign the Declaration of Impartiality and Confidentiality.<\/p>\n
Archive procurement proceedings per Section 4.11 of the Procurement Manual.<\/p>\n
Participate in procurement audits and provide required documentation and clarifications.<\/p>\n
Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Secretary or Director of Finance and Administration.<\/p>\n
III. Reporting and coordination<\/p>\n
Functional reporting:\u00a0Executive Secretary (Procurement Manual Section 3.1).<\/p>\n
Administrative reporting:\u00a0Director of Finance and Administration (day-to-day supervision).<\/p>\n
IV. Skills and experience<\/p>\n
Good interpersonal, intercultural, and organizational skills.<\/p>\n
Excellent communication and writing skills.<\/p>\n
At least 3 years of extensive experience in procurement, logistics management policies, and processes.<\/p>\n
At least 3 years of experience in a regional or international organization (advantage).<\/p>\n
Appropriate computer skills; IT skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and statistical packages. Knowledge of ODOO, SAGE, SAP, or OCS is desirable.<\/p>\n
Familiarity with donor funding procedures.<\/p>\n
V. Minimum qualifications<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in procurement, logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.<\/p>\n
Professional certification in procurement (e.g., CIPS, PSPTB-Tanzania, or equivalent) \u2013\u00a0mandatory.<\/p>\n
At least 3 years of experience in public or institutional procurement, preferably in regional organizations or donor-funded projects, including one year in end-to-end procurement execution.<\/p>\n
Knowledge of regional bodies\u2019 procurement procedures (EAC, SADC, COMESA) and international procurement standards (AfDB, World Bank) is desirable.<\/p>\n
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and procurement-related software.<\/p>\n
Strong report writing, analytical, and organizational skills.<\/p>\n
Fluent in English; working knowledge of French or Swahili is an advantage.<\/p>\n
VI. Language proficiency<\/p>\n
Proficiency in English (mandatory).<\/p>\n
Knowledge of French or Swahili (advantage).<\/p>\n
VII. Length of contract<\/p>\n
One-year renewable, subject to availability of funds and performance.<\/p>\n
VIII. Nationality<\/p>\n
Open to Tanzanian nationals only.<\/p>\n
IX. Age limit<\/p>\n
Candidates must be aged 45 years or below at the time of recruitment.<\/p>\n
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