Contracting Specialist – CONTR01315-00001 97 views0 applications

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JOB BRIEF

The Contractor, who will be based in Tunis, will assist in providing procurement/acquisition, contractual, and administrative support for the MENA program. The Contractor will work closely with the MENA Program and the Office of Finance to serve as a point of communication on financial and procurement/acquisition processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that goods and services are contracted for in accordance with federal rules and institute policies and procedures.
• Provides procurement/acquisitions support to the MENA team through data entry in USIP’s financial systems.
• Serve as a resource for staff by providing guidance on USIP policies and procedures.
• Track and follow up on the MENA team’s procurement/acquisition actions to speed up processing.
• Participate in monthly meetings with the Office of Finance.
• Serves as the main point of contact for the MENA team on procurement/acquisition issues.
• Submit MENA program requisitions/contracts
• Maintain proper internal documentation
• Send weekly reports on MENA team’s requisitions/contracts
• Perform other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• The applicant should be a Tunisian national.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field is required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic procurement/acquisitions procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of commonly used contracting methods and contract types related to pre-award, post-award, and/or price/cost analysis functions in accordance with Federal and Institute procurement/acquisitions regulations.
• Must have the ability to use judgment when selecting, interpreting, adapting, and applying guidelines and when developing recommendations for alternatives or solutions.
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Word is required. Strong computer skills in database usage is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Federal Supply Schedule Contracts or the GSA Schedules Program.
• Strong communication skills, ability to liaise with internal departments, external partners, and vendors.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package by December 17, 2018 consisting of:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.