Director 1, Public Procurement (GMG/SEG1)

Summary

Applicants are invited to fill the post of Director, Public Procurement. The Incumbent has the responsibility to ensure that goods and services required by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs are procured and delivered as requested in accordance with Government of Jamaica Public Procurement Act 2015 and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• • Provides advice to the Director, Corporate Services, other Directors, and Managers on procurement policies and procedures.
• • Participates in the operational plan and work programs.
• • Advises the Director, Administration and Property Management on suppliers' reliability/suitability and performance.
• • Attends meetings of the Procurement Committee.
• • Represents the Ministry at Conferences, Workshops, and Seminars.
• • Monitors and ensures that effective and up-to-date procurement records are maintained.
• • Monitors and ensures that procurement practices conform to the Financial Audit Act (FAA) and Government Procurement Guidelines.
• • Monitors and maintains an inventory listing of all equipment brought within the Ministry.
• • Acts as a purchasing agent on behalf of the MDA as well as locally funded projects.
• • Prepares/Reviews policies and procedures for Parish Offices and Agencies.
• • Evaluates the performance of the Procurement Process along with the Director, Administration and Property Management, and Committee members.

Qualifications

• • B. Sc. in Business Administration, Management Studies, Public Administration, Public Sector Management, Economics, Accounts, or any related field.

• Certificate in Public Procurement:

  • • UNDP/CIPS Level 3 or INPRI Level 4 and MIND.
• • Five (5) years related work experience in the procurement of goods and services.
OR
• • ACCA Level 2.
OR
• • Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, or any related field.
• • Seven (7) years related work experience in the procurement of goods and services.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • On call 24 hours daily.
  • • Must reside on the property.

Applications accompanied by Resumes should be submitted to the: Director, Human Resource and Administration Jamaica 4-H Clubs 95 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 or email to: hradmin@jamaica4hclubs.com no later than Monday, May 19, 2025. 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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