Job Description
Join Cardno in Honiara, Solomon Islands to support embedding systems, processes and enhancing staff capacity to ensure consistency with SIG’s procurement procedures and laws.
This role also involves:
- ensuring compliance of the Program with Funding Agreements between A/NZ and SIG (including the No Objection Letter process) and SIG procurement procedures and laws.
- advising and supporting MEHRD in delivering MEHRD procurement in accordance with the requirements of the SIG public procurement system to support implementation and delivery of education services and projects.
- supporting MEHRD to implement ongoing procurement reforms and develop MEHRD institutional capacity.
- actively mentoring and guiding MEHRD to implement procurement reform, including supporting relevant divisions, especially Teaching and Learning, Asset Management, Education Services and Corporate Services with their procurement needs.
- working collaboratively with other stakeholders to strengthen the SIG procurement function through individual and organisational capacity building.
Please click here to access the Terms of Reference detailing responsibilities and selection criteria.
About you
You will be a motivated and proactive Procurement Adviser with the right combination of talent, energy and a commitment to technical excellence. You will also have:
- Tertiary qualification in accounting, business, commerce, public finance, law, supply chain management, project management or equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum of five to seven years (5-7) years’ experience in implementation and management of the procurement processes and systems at a senior level (preferably across different sectors).
- Experience leading/advising on procurement reforms and building and sustaining organizational capacity (preferably in a developing country).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to build effective relationships, convey complicated/sensitive feedback and work with multiple stakeholders in a cross-cultural context.
- Proven ability to apply high levels of judgment and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive matters.
- Demonstrated ability to share knowledge, build relationships, mentor and coach people to develop skills appropriate for the context, preferably in an international development context.
- A demonstrated understanding of, or direct experience in, applying gender equality and anti-corruption strategies.
Why join Cardno?
Cardno offers meaningful opportunities for each individual member of our team to grow, make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally.
By joining Cardno, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
How to apply
We welcome your interest in joining the Cardno team. Click the “apply” button to submit your application online with the reference number CID/MN/SIRF/PAMEHRD by Sunday 27 October 2019. Your application must include the following:
Contact
For any enquiries about this position, please contact recruitment@sirf.com.sb quoting “CID/MN/SIRF/PAMEHRD- query” in your email subject line.
About the Organization
About Cardno
We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.
Notice to recruitment agencies:
Please note that Cardno does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.
