Procurement & Business Development Officer

Job Description

Procurement & Business Development Officer

Duty Station: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Jumeirah Lake Towers)

Reporting: Geopolicity Inc. Managing Director

Background: Geopolicity Inc. is an international management consultancy group specializing in the provision of political and economic intelligence in weak and fragile states and emerging markets. We focus on national policy and strategy development covering both public and private sector governance. Clients include the United Nations, UK Government, European Union, World Bank, corporations and private banks as well trade and investment bodies (see our capability statement at ). With work primarily in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Central and Southern Asia (CSA). We have a growing roster of experts now exceeeding 1,000 top career professionals and an ever expanding business portfolio. Our branch office in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, is seeking to recruit a Procurment Office to consolidate the expansion of our operations.

Role: This position is to work together with the Human Resources and Administration Manager and under supervision of the Director.

Location: Geopolicity Inc. offices, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities: Specifically the Procurement Officer, as part of the business development team, will be responsible for:

1. Business and procurement development and business intelligence;
2. Identifying potential business opportunities (EOI/RFP) in strict compliance with internal management procedures/guidelines;
3. Drafting and submission of Expression of Interest following company approval procedures;
4. Development of non-technical bid and RFP submission components;
5. Coordination and oversight of technical bid development and delivery;
6. Management of procurement timelines;
7. Updating (on a bi-weekly basis) our online procurement database;
8. Weekly business development / intelligence reporting;
9. Assist HR & Admin Manager in identifying suitable consultants for submissions;
10. Organising logistics for Expression of Interest, Bids and RFP submission; and,
11. Maintain Geopolicity’s Bid Watch Spreadsheet.

Duration of the Post: The position is a one year fixed term contract, subject to a three month probationary period and renewable to three year contract upon mutual agreement thereafter.

Qualifications Required:

• Higher education (Masters Degree) in one of the following areas: economics, public administration and/or international relations.
• At least 5 years experience in public procurement, ideally in relation to DFID, WB, UNDP, EU, ADB procurement procedures.
• Formal training on procurement (e.g. USAID or EC) a significant an advantage.
• Experience in business development / business intelligence.
• Knowledge of international organisations/agencies’ and national public procurement regulations and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of the Geopolicity team.
• Computer proficiency (Apple Mac, MS Office, Databases).
• Must be able to communicate, analyse, elaborate and present written reports.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their application, updated CV, writing sample and references to Donna Howstan () specifying in the title of their application.

Please note that the applications that do not correspond to the requirements of the above advertisement in terms of requested academic background, skills and experience, will be immediately disregarded.

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