Company Name: Business Finance for the Poor In Bangladesh
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Review DFID and Nathan procurement policies and procedures and make recommendations where appropriate. Ensure all project managers and associates understand the procurement process controls.
- Prepare a detailed procurement plan and risk management strategy in consultation with the MF-CIB project director and BFP-B Finance and Admin team.
- Manage overall implementation of the procurement plan, including coordination with BFP-B, and evaluation of procurement processes for products and services.
- Maintain security of supply and optimum value for money in all goods and services procured (including negotiation of contracts).
- Prepare all procurement documents such as invitations to tender, requests for expressions of interest, bidding/prequalification documents, request for proposals, procurement evaluation reports, contracts, contract amendments and other documents concerning procurement of goods and services, in line with DFID and Nathan standards for procurement.
- Prepare public notices for inviting offers for the supply of goods and services; and assist in publishing those notices in print media - in conformity with the provisions of the Nathan/DFID Procurement Regulations and the local tax and vat rules.
- Prepare purchase documents based on user requirements ensuring that technical specifications of goods are in conformity with the prescribed standards; and assist project while procuring goods following the guidelines of Nathan and DFID procurement policies.
- As a member of the bid / proposal evaluation committee you will be expected to perform related functions including opening and recording of bids, formulating appropriate evaluation criteria, evaluate financial and technical bids, prepare comprehensive bid/proposal evaluation report, provide feedback to the bidders and other members of the committee in conformity with the Nathan and DFID Procurement Regulations.
- Organize, facilitate and document any clarification meetings or pre-proposal meetings with prospective bidders as needed.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
- Identify areas for improvement and analyze market and delivery trends so as to continuously improve procurement processes, drive performance and business results.
- Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities.
- Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
- Any other task assigned by the project management related MF-CIB Project.
Educational Qualification:
- Minimum Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related subjects
Work Experience:
- At least 7 year(s)
Others Requirements:
- Familiar with DFID and or Bangladesh Government procurement systems
- Strong staff development experience with demonstrable success in building capacity and facilitating change using participatory methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangladeshi.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Accurate and precise attention to detail
- Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
- Should demonstrate all the necessary ethical behaviour in the implementation of the project
- Should be honest
- Should take all the necessary responsibility and accountability for the entitled jobs
- Should keep the Ministrys confidential information in a very strict manner
- Should demonstrate its integrity with the Ministrys high priorities and ethical conduct
- Should be willing to work in stressful conditions
Others Benefit:
As per company policy