Procurement Team Leader Jordan Amman Country Office

Lead the procurement team to ensure timely and compliant procurement operations.

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Overview

Lead the procurement team to ensure timely and compliant procurement operations.

You have:

  • Manage project staff effectively and efficiently.
  • Implement budget management for projects as per NRC guidelines.
  • Prepare periodic progress reports detailing project implementation.
  • Engage with stakeholders including local authorities to facilitate project execution.
  • Promote rights of internally displaced individuals as per advocacy strategy.

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 6 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 6 (NRC) contracts.

  1. Role and responsibilities

Reporting to the Procurement Coordinator, the Procurement Team Leader will manage the accountable, efficient and timely procurement of goods, works, and services for the NRC Jordan Programme in compliance with NRC's internal policies and donor regulations.

Generic responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.

  • Management of project staff
  • Implement a plan of action for a delegated portfolio of support function’s projects (activities, budget and project documentation).
  • Day to day follow of progress in project implementation.
  • Ensure adherence and compliance with NRC policies, support function tools, handbooks and guidelines.
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
  • Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents.
  • Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer of key skills.
  • Liaison and collaborate with relevant local authorities and stakeholders.
  • Promote the rights of internally displaced/returnees In line with the advocacy strategy.
  • Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards & principles within NRC and amongst beneficiaries served by NRC.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging procurement project you've managed and how you overcame the challenges? The interviewer wants to understand your problem-solving skills and experience with challenging situations. Discuss the project specifics, the challenges faced, the actions you took, and the outcomes achieved.
How do you ensure compliance with donor regulations in procurement processes? This question tests your knowledge of compliance in procurement and your attention to detail. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to manage and develop project staff effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize procurement needs when resources are limited? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you have improved a procurement process in your previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no