Vacancy Re-Announcement

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development NATIONAL SOLIDARITY PROGRAM برنامه همبستگی ملی ______

The National Solidarity Program (NSP) was created by the Government of Afghanistan to develop the ability of Afghan communities to identify, plan, manage and monitor their own development projects. NSP promotes a new development paradigm whereby communities are empowered to make decisions and control resources during all stages of the project cycle. In accordance with government policy the program is expected to lay the foundations for a long-term strengthening of local governance to make it more inclusive (e.g. for women, internally displaced persons, returnees and ethnic minorities) and to provide assistance for the reconstruction and development of communities. To achieve its goals, NSP is recruiting for the following position:

Title: Sr. Procurement Officer Vacancy Announcement No: 016/2012/HRMD/NSP/MRRD No. of Post: Two Duty Station: Kabul Salary: According to NSP salary scale Announcing Date: 30th January, 2012 Closing Date: 11th February, 2012

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of Unit Head, Consultancy Services, the incumbent will assist in the procurement of consultant’s services under the procurement guidelines of the World Bank for all projects financed by the World Bank and ARTF and the procurement law of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for all projects financed by bi-lateral donors.

Key Responsibilities:  Assisting the Unit Head, Consultancy Services in overall planning and managing of the procurement of Consultancy Services required under the project.  Checking all documents submitted to the procurement department by both users and other related to Procurement of Consultancy Services, as per instruction of Unit Head, Procurement of Consultancy Services and Head of Procurement Department.  Assisting in proposal-opening and Proposal-evaluation meetings, preparation of statement for proposal-evaluations, preparing contracts, etc. for procurement of Consultancy Services.  Drafting of Requests for EOI, RFP, Contract Form and other such documents related to the Procurement of Consultant’s Services.  Arranging the publication of R-EOIs and other advertisements in local newspaper and the NSP website.  Monitoring all procurement issues related to procurement of Consultancy Services and making sure the World Bank procedures and guidelines are implemented.  Maintaining the project section’s filling system.  Ensuring all procurement project correspondence is received dispatched and record.  Such other duties as may be assigned by the Procurement TA/Specialist or Head/Deputy Head of Procurement Department.  Liaison with the Department of Block Grants & Finance for payments to Consultants. Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development NATIONAL SOLIDARITY PROGRAM برنامه همبستگی ملی ______

Qualification and other Requirements  Candidates should be at least 12 Grade Pass. Diplomas in accounting and management or related field are desirable.  Minimum of one year of professional work experience. Direct work experience in procurement with the United Nations, World Bank, Ministry of Finance, etc would be a distinct advantage.  The incumbents should be very familiar with MS Office software. Experience in procurement of Works in Government Ministries or Departments or donor agencies is highly desirable.  Typing ability in Dari and English is essential.  Previous training and facilitation skills.  Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.  Easy working familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. Sufficient speed with the computer keyboard typing in English. Internet applications; familiarity with database management desirable.  Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethics environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

How to Apply Please fill up NSP Job Application Form (also available from our website) and send it along with up-to- date CV with covering letter telling us why you are applying and how you met the required competencies before closing date , Interested Afghan Nationals should submit their applications in writing (clearly indicating on the subject line the title of the position and Vacancy Announcement Number e.g. (Sr. Procurement Officer ,016/HRMD/NSP/MRRD) to: [email protected] Or Human Resources Development and Training Department, Tashkilat Street, District 6th, Darul Aman, National Solidarity Programme Ministry of Rural and Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan 0752040374

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To find out more about NSP and Vacancies, please visit our website at www.nspafghanistan.org

Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test and interview.

The National Solidarity Programme is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities to candidates and employees without regard to race, religion, creed, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform adequately, national origin citizenship, ancestry, or any other characteristic almost universally considered to be protected by law.