Procurement Officer

World Learning has an immediate vacancy for a Beirut-based Procurement Officer for the USAID-funded Improved Basic Education Services Program (IBESP) in Lebanon. Duration: 4 years. This position is for a Lebanese national or a resident of Lebanon. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information. No telephone enquiries please. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and qualified candidates must apply as soon as possible. Thank you.  Background: IBESP will improve reading outcomes for primary-level public school students, strengthen Lebanese institutions to better direct and monitor education, and expand access to safe education for all children, including Syrian refugees.    Primary responsibilities: Responsible for managing the procurement process of goods and services for office use as well as educational institutions around Lebanon; Orient relevant staff on World Learning procurement procedures and ensure that all goods and service procurement actions conform to World Learning’s best practices, USAID rules and regulations, and Lebanese laws; ; Supply goods and services to project sites in compliance with project requirements; Maintain tracker of existing and forecasted procurements for the project and regularly update senior staff. Develop and/or maintain service/contractual agreements necessary for the operation or implementation of the program; Oversee all project related lease agreements, including for for offices, and vehicles. Perform regular procurement system audits and regularly review and verify market prices for standard items; Coordinate bidding, contracting, ordering and purchasing of goods & services to ensure transparency and accountability.   Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, including knowledge of strategic sourcing, negotiating, and contracting; Bachelor’s degree from accredited university required; Experience managing all facets of a contracting process and maintaining an accurate and comprehensive contract and logistics database under a US Government contracts; Ability to manage individual sourcing events and projects (RFIs, RFPs, targeted negotiation, contract review); Knowledge of regulatory, contractual, legal, and financial compliance requirements associated with USAID funding; Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment; Fluency in English, both verbal and written as well as fluency in Arabic is required.  Knowledge of French preferred.