Public Procurement Officer

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Public Procurement Officer (GMG AM 3)

PROCUREMENT

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is seeking to identify a suitably qualified candidate to fill the above-mentioned post.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will ensure:

• Draft Purchasing Policy and Procedure documents prepared
• Draft Reports, spreadsheets, illustrations and other documents prepared
• Correspondence typed/composed
• Unit schedules prepared and maintained
• Travel schedules/reservations/appointments
• Meetings/events (including tender) arranged
• Minutes prepared
• Calls, mail and visitors processed
• Purchasing and other pertinent records maintained

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

The position requires any of the following qualifications/experience:

• First Degree in Administrative Management or equivalent qualifications
• Procurement  certificate
• At least three (3) years working experience in a similar position

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

The position requires any of the following knowledge/skills:

• Sound knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Good knowledge of the organization’s policies and operations
• Basic knowledge of purchasing principles and practices
• Basic knowledge of GOJ procurement regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of record keeping and records/file management techniques
• Knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment, including photocopiers, fax machines
• Knowledge of relevant computer packages including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation

Interested individuals who meet the requirements should submit their written      application      with résumé no later than  January 16, 2024 via Caribbeanjobs.