Job: Procurement Assistant - Short-term

Location: Osh, Kyrgyzstan 
Deadline: Tuesday, 17 September 2013 

Description

Job Title

Procurement Assistant - Short-term (3 months)

Organization Name

OSCE Centre in Bishkek

Location

Osh,KG

Grade

G4

Closing Date of application

17-09-2013

No. of Posts

1

Background

The incumbent is responsible for procurement matters in the OSCE Osh Field Office. Please note that the expected contract duration is 3 (three) months.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Administrative and Finance Officer of the OSCE Osh Field Office and direct guidance of the Procurement Officer, the incumbent is responsible for performing the following duties:

• Initiate procurement of goods/services for the OSCE Osh Field Office needs that are funded from Common Operational Costs and follow up on receipts of goods/services, ensuring procedural compliance with related OSCE regulations; procure minor items locally and arrange their delivery;
• Organize purchase of goods/services related to the organization of conference services (accommodation, catering, printing, transportation, stationery, etc.) within the programmatic activities in different parts of the Southern Kyrgyzstan, including the remote areas;
• Carry out market comparative analysis, draft and distribute requests for quotations upon their approval, obtain competitive quotations from vendors; collect proposals and draft price assessment reports, follow other tendering procedures;
• Serve as primary point of contact between FAU and local suppliers in Osh in regards of various issues: terms of payment and delivery of goods/services; warranty contracts; price agreements;
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Necessary Qualifications

• Completed high education supplemented by commercial courses and/or courses on purchasing techniques or other type of training relevant to the job;
• Four years of working experience in the field of procurement / supplies or in other related areas, part of which preferably should have been in an international environment;
• Computer literate with preferably prior experience in the use of ORACLE;
• Very good working knowledge of English, Russian and local languages;
• Knowledge of modern office equipment and procedures;
• Good interpersonal and intercultural skills;
• Ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Remuneration Package

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 566.92 Euro/month. Social benefits will include Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe participation in the Vanbreda medical insurance scheme.

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment. Online applications submission deadline is on 17 September 2013, 18:00.

Please note that this vacancy is open for a competition only amongst nationals of the Kyrgyz Republic. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please note that in the event of invitation for interview, the OSCE is unable to reimburse costs incurred.

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