Palestinian Energy Authority
Projects Monitoring Unit (PMU) 
Vacancy Announcement
Procurement Officer

Palestinian Energy Authority/Projects Monitoring Unit (PMU) is seeking to hire a qualified Procurement Officer to logistics and coordinate the daily operation of the Procurement Office in a timely and professional manner. The Procurement Officer should have enough experience and knowledge of the Energy Sector in Palestine to be able to carry out below mentioned duties and responsibilities. We are seeking a qualified candidate for a full time position based in Ramallah.

- Procurement Officer 
Key tasks: 

1. Develops the procurement plan for the activities identified under the project.

2. Monitors and updates the procurement plan on a quarterly basis or as needed.

3. Ensures that procurement is done in accordance with the agreed guidelines.

4. Prepares bidding documents and draft contracts for goods, works and non-consultant service contracts in accordance with the schedule in the procurement plan and the agreed-on provisions.

5. Prepare Invitation for EOI, Request for Proposal documents and draft contracts for consultant services in accordance with the schedule in the procurement plan and the agreed-on provisions;

6. Prepares all submissions for obtaining IDA ‘no objection’ on procurement activities.

7. Assists in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and whole life costing.

8. Establish and monitor the project’s procurement filling system.

9. Participates in negotiation of contract terms and monitors performance against these contracts.

10. Promotes the procurement function within the PMU including the development and improvement of training and skills of staff involved in purchasing within the PMU.

11. Participates in internal and external meetings concerning procurement.

12. Carries out the duties of this post in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity and shows due respect for all employees, suppliers and other parties.

13. Applies the fiduciary/legal rules and regulations governing the work of PENRA and the PMU.

14. Participates, in collaboration with other departments/personnel, in the preparation of the annual and mid-year budgets.

15. Assists departmental personnel with procurement questions, proper practices, document processing and other procurement related activities.

16. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned by the PMU Director.

17. Maintaining complete procurement documentation and filing; and ensuring complete data entry into the World Bank’s STEP system

Required Qualifications:

1. A university degree in economics, engineering, management or any other relevant field.

2. At least 5 years of experience in Procurement and Contract Management, with at least 3 years of experience in procurement financed by the World Bank or similar institutions and Multi/bi-lateral Donor’s Procurement.

3. Fluent English Language (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) is a must.

4. Excellent knowledge of computer applications related to the work.

5. Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates;

6. To have up to date knowledge of related procurement legislation including EU regulations for public procurement.

7. Ability to manage the procurements of more than one project at the same time;

8. Ability to organize own work and the work of others, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.

9. Communication to interact effectively with co-workers, managers, subordinates and the general public sufficient to convey information and to receive work directions.

To Apply:

Interested eligible candidates should submit personally their CV's with a cover letter (in English) and all supporting documents (University and experience certificates) to the Palestinian Energy Authority no later than Tuesday, 6th October 2020 to the following address:

PEA Head Quarter
Al-Beireh - Al-Masayef 
To General Directorate of Administrative affairs - 6th floor, Room 6-9 
Tel : 02/2984752/3 PS: we will accept only the CV’s of qualified candidates.