Senior Procurement Specialist - Crown Agents | Indonesia

Posted by CaCak CROWN AGENTS, JAKARTA, PROGRAM OFFICER 9:23 AM

Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project in Indonesia.

Our Business

Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing technical assistance and training to improve health outcomes, governance and economic growth, as well as direct supply chain services. CA-USA is part of the Crown Agents international group, which works for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international donors and development institutions. Crown Agents has over 1,000 employees in more than 35 countries.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation provides US government grant assistance to countries that demonstrate a commitment to investing in their people, ruling justly and promoting economic freedom. Eligible countries develop Compacts with MCC to reduce poverty by supporting sustainable, transformative economic growth. The Government of Indonesia (GOI) has submitted a proposal to MCC that, pending the successful outcome of diligence and availability of funds, would result in a Compact between the GOI and MCC pursuant to which MCC would provide a five year, multimillion dollar poverty reduction grant (a "Compact").

Roles & Responsibilities

Assist with the procurement of goods, services and civil works, in a transparent and ethical manner, in accordance with MCC Program Procurement Guidelines, including inter alia: (a) preparation of advertisements and organization of procurement arrangements; (b) preparation of all procurement documents e.g. bidding documents/request for proposals, (c) Bid Evaluation Reports, (d) notification of award, (e) contract management (f) arranging inspection, etc.;
Contribute to the development of the Procurement Operations Manual and suite of standard bidding documents in accordance with MCC Program Procurement Guidelines, the Compact and any Supplemental Agreements, and introduce MCA-Indonesia staff to these documents;
Support the Team Leader in liaising with MCA-Indonesia and other stakeholder ministries regarding activities to be undertaken under the assignment;
Assist in the design and maintenance of a record-keeping and monitoring system for contract management;
Assist with the management and resolution of bid challenges in accordance with the Bid Challenge System as specified in the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines;
Contribute to the reports produced by the team for MCA-Indonesia;
Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Significant experience working as a procurement professional (8 years or more).
Education or training in procurement, logistics, business, law, economics, finance, public administration, or related field.
Knowledge of international best practices in procurement procedures, project administration, contract procedures and project follow-up.
Excellent communication skills and experience in working with high level government officials and business executives.
Fluency in English; fluency in Bahasa a plus
Computer literacy.
Extensive experience in procurement of goods and services, including designing and preparing solicitations and proposals, monitoring contract performance, and ensuring compliance.
Experience working on US Government, MCC, and/or World Bank-funded projects.
Experience working in multi-cultural teams.
Project management experience.
Work experience in similar countries.

Application Process
To apply to this position, please email your CV to careers@crownagents.com. Include your name, along with the title of the position you are applying for, in the subject line. Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for more information about our company. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please. Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the ADA and local labor law as applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting department at ADArequests@crownagents.com. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.