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Procurement Specialist at Rwanda Development board (RDB) | Deadline 1 Sep 2025

Job responsibilities

• Prepare annual procurement plans in accordance with the strategic and action plans for the implementation of program activities and ensure its implementation on a timely and efficient manner; • Ensure that all procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the procurement plan as approved by the Senior Management of RDB; • Prepare necessary procurement documentation for services, goods and works including the preparation of advertisements, identification of possible suppliers/contractors, preparation of bidding documents, Request for Quotations, Request for proposals, opening reports, evaluation reports, price market research, obtaining the necessary clearances (from RPPA, Tender Committee and Partners); • Train or advise staff from user departments in public procurement procedures; • Ensure compliance in the procurement of works, goods, and services; • Update and maintain the RDB Procurement manual including procedures and standard forms to be used during implementation; • Liaise regularly with user departments in executing the procurement plan; • Assisting in negotiation of contracts with selected consultants/suppliers. Arrange for signing of contract and distributes them to appropriate authorities; • Provide necessary help to the tender committee as secretary to the committee; • Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior(s).

Qualifications

    • Master’s Degree in Law

      1 Years of relevant experience

    • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s in Civil Engineering

      1 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Law

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

      1 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

      1 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Electronics Engineering

      1 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electronical Engineering

    3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Integrity
    • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills
    • Inclusiveness
    • Accountability
    • Communication
    • Teamwork
    • Client/citizen focus
    • Professionalism
    • Commitment to continuous learning
    • Understanding of public procurement laws and procedures in Rwanda
    • Strong command of written and spoken English;
    • Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
    • Strong written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills
    • Demonstrated experience in managing high value procurement contracts;
    • Strong knowledge of Rwanda’s public procurement procedures, management, policies, laws and regulations;
    • Demonstrated knowledge of the e-mucyo procurement system and any other procurement systems;
    • Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills with high professional and ethical standards;
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
  • Flexibility, team player, able to multi-task, and get things done as expected;

Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Critical thinking

      Competence / Skills

    • Knowledge/Awareness

      Behavior and attitude

  • Behavioral observations

    Behavior and attitude

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