JOB OPPORTUNITY - DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT

The Government of Ghana has a grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”) a United States of Government Agency. The Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”) entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact on August 5, 2014 under which MCC will provide funding to the Government of Ghana for a poverty reduction and economic growth programme through the Power Compact. The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), the entity responsible for the management of the implementation of the Compact, is seeking a professionally qualified person for the position of Director, Procurement to  assist with the implementation of the Power Compact in a transparent, timely, effective, efficient, results oriented and fiscally sound manner. This position is on a fixed term contract of two years, renewable yearly. Unless otherwise stated.

Job Title:  Director, Procurement.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Two Procurement Officers
Job Location:  Accra, Greater Accra

Responsibilities 

• • • Manages and oversees all procurement operations and the performance of the Procurement Agent.
    • Analyzes MiDA’s operational and programmatic needs, and develops procurement plans consistent with the overall plans of the Compact.
    • Ensures that all procurement transactions are implemented in accordance with the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines.
    • Works closely with the CEO and Management to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the procurement process.
    • Works closely with the Procurement Agent and serves as the primary liaison between the Procurement Agent, MCC, and outside entities to ensure the smooth interplay between and among all elements of the procurement process.
    • In coordination with the Project Directors and Managers, periodically translates Program requirements into actionable procurement packages and requisitions.
    • Facilitates the preparation and submission to the Procurement Agent(s) of necessary procurement documents (requisition, Terms of Reference, Estimated Budgets, etc.) provided by the Technical Staff of MiDA.
    • Ensures that the Solicitation Documents, Procurement Plans, Procurement Implementation Plans and all other documents prepared by the Procurement Agent comply with MCC’s Program Procurement Guidelines and Standard Bidding Documents, and meet the procurement needs of MiDA.
    • In consultation with MiDA’s Management, Project Directors and Managers, establishes and communicates procurement priorities to the Procurement Agent.
    • Regularly reviews MiDA’s Procurement Operations Manual(s) and Contract Administration Manual(s) and recommends any necessary changes or improvements.
    • Ensures that the Procurement Agent acts consistently with the approved Procurement Operations Manual.
    • Ensures that procurement procedures are developed in line with MCC’s Guidance for purchases not covered by the PPG.
    • Actively monitors and manages the progress of procurements against the applicable Procurement Implementation Plan.
    • Coordinates with Management and Project Staff to ensure that responsibilities of all actors in the execution of a procurement are understood and acknowledged.  
    • Leads, guides, manages and supervises the members of the MiDA Procurement Team to ensure quality of outputs.
    • Approves procurement decisions in accordance with Attachment 1 to the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines, within the approval thresholds and reviews those that require MCC and the MiDA Governing Body approval prior to submission to these entities.
    • Plans with  and guides the PA in conducting market/industry outreach activities and analyzes market conditions in order to inform the packaging of projects into procurable requirements, promote competition, and optimize the likelihood of success of the resulting procurement activity.
    • Assists Project Directors and Managers, and Legal Counsel in interpreting and applying various contractual provisions, in particular with respect to claims from Contractors, for time extensions or extra payments, and also with respect to Contractors’ and Consultants’conformance and compliance with contractual obligations.
    • In coordination with Project Directors and Project Managers,  oversees the Contract amendment/modification process and ensures that the approval authorities in Attachment 1 of the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines are adhered to.
    • Collaborates with the Procurement Officers, Procurement Agent, Project Directors, Project Managers, the Fiscal Team, and MiDA’s Legal Team to develop fraud and corruption awareness and apply anti-fraud and corruption measures, with emphasis on the procurement and contract execution processes.
    • In consultation with the MiDA Management and General Counsel, ensures the development and operation of MiDA’s Bid Challenge System in accordance with the appropriate MCC Guidelines.
    • Participates in the review of Bid Challenges from aggrieved Bidders, in accordance with the MCC approved Bid Challenge System (BCS)
    • In consultation with the MiDA Infrastructure / Project Directors  ensures that the Contract Adminitration and Management Manual (CAMM) is produced in good time before the Contract Administration Process and Management period begins and that Staff with responsibilities for the Contract Management/Contract Administration processes are trained and prepared to carry out their responsibilities. Monitors effective discharge of such responsibilities.
    • Reviews Reports submitted by the Procurement Agent.
    • Ensures that the Procurement Agent keeps records of all procurement activities during the procurement phase and also during the Contract Adminitration phase

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering, Economics or Procurement (advanced degree preferred);
• At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in developing and managing international standard procurement systems, five of which is in a lead management role.  
• Familiarity and experience working with International Donor Agencies Procurement Guidelines and Procedures, particularly those of the World Bank. Additional familiarity and/or experience with procurement guidelines and procedures of US Government will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with FIDIC Forms of contracting for civil works will be an advantage.
• Proven management skills and experiences in hardly related to public or donor-funded procurements.
• Demonstrated abilities to coordinate and collaborate with numerous domestic and international stakeholders in overseeing, prioritizing, monitoring the quality of performance against the Schedules of Contractors ensuring quality procurement activities.
• Experience with planning and organizing market outreach events, speaking to large audiences;
• Experience in the review and approval of procurement documents using Standard Bidding Documents of World Bank, and/or African Development Bank; and
• Ability to supervise large construction and/or consulting contracts using FIDIC forms of contracts.
• Demonstrated abilities of working in or managing multidisciplinary teams across different departments or functional areas;
• Strong people and interpersonal skills evidenced by demonstrated capability of working collaboratively with peers and range of actors and stakeholders, including government officials, private sector partners, international donors, contractors, and counterparts.
• Must demonstrate the capability to work with a minimum of supervision, act decisively, and make independent assessments and decisions.
• Must demonstrate history of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget.
• Fluency in English
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Familairity with the Energy Sector will be an advantage.

Applications should be addressed to: recruitment@mida.gov.gh

The Human Resource & Administration Manager
Millennium Development Authority
P.M.B 56
Ministries
Accra

Mode of Application
To receive consideration, Applicants must include:

1. Their Curriculum Vitae of not more than four (4) A4-size pages, stating their qualifications and experience, providing three professional references, contact phone numbers (s) and email address(es), by which they can easily be reached.
2. A Cover Note (one page maximum), explaining what the Applicant envisions as the challenges of the position applied for and how their experience and education would allow them to meet those challenges.

Applications must be sent by email to recruitment@mida.gov.gh and must be received by MiDA not later than midnight on 24th June, 2019

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