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GIZ Vacancy for Head of Procurement and Contracting

Vacancy 15 Mar 2023 777 0

GIZ Vacancy

GIZ VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT for Head of Procurement and Contracting

Deutsche Gesellschaft Mr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH as a federal enterprise Supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. GIZ invites applications from suitable and qualified professionals for the Gil Office Kathmandu. GIZ Office ensures consistent overall representation of the company and its successful positioning as a service provider for sustainable development. The Office coordinates and liaises closely with the German Embassy, and the Partner Institutions both from Government and civil society as well as with the private sector. It provides human resources management as well as financial and commercial support services for the Programmes and carries out regular audits to all Programmes ensuring the adequate application of the funds entrusted to GIZ.

Position: Head of Procurement and Contracting

Duty Station: Kathmandu

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the oversight of all types of local contracts and local and international procurements
  • Efficient execution of customer-oriented services in the contract and procurement unit in the Country Office according to the rules and regulations of the GIZ
  • Implementation and dissemination of new GIZ policies, rules and regulations, etc. concerning procurement of services and goods, financial contributions (grants) to partners while ensuring compliance with local laws
  • Participates in internal audits of projects and coordinates the internal audit team members of his/her unit in order to ensure a timely audits together with the finance team of Gil Office
  • Manage staff in accordance with management principles and guidelines to promote a corporate identity, enable employees to carry out tasks Independently and create scope for creativity and innovation
  • Assist staff members In performing their duties and support the team issues related to the thematic job area
  • Formulate solutions for complex issues and fundamental issues relating to the section
  • Develop themes and instruments in working area and incorporates these into the overall context
  • Design group and working procedures in line with objectives, requirements and the client's needs
  • Ensure internal and external networking between different groups and thinks and acts outside the boundaries of the immediate team

Required qualification and experience:

  • M5c/MBA/Master's degree in law, economics, sociology, or similar area
  • At least 5 years' professional experience Ina comparable position with management experience
  • 5 years of experience in leading and supervising staff
  • Finely tuned organisational skills and ability to work on one's own initiative at the conceptional level
  • Ability to work independently, with solution and service-oriented attitude, under pressure and meeting of deadlines and performance standards
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and a good Team player
  • Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
  • Excellent communication skills in both English and Nepali (both written and verbal). Knowledge of German language would be an advantage
  • Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed —corresponding measures are agreed with management

Interested candidates are requested to send a complete application Including CV and two referees to the email address <giuftr•nepaleeiz.de> no later than by 26.03.2023 Only applications sent by email will be accepted. Please write in the subject line while applying by position: for "Ref. Nr.23003- Head of Procurement and Contracting".

Only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and interview. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. The organization reserves the right to cancel or postpone the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.

The salary and social benefits will correspond to the GIZ rule applicable to national staff.

Especially women and candidates from minority groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Published on 15th March 2023

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