Procurement Officer (Bekaa Valley)

Terre des Hommes Italy is recruiting a Procurement Officer to support its operations in the Bekaa Valley.   Duties and responsibilities: Follow and apply TdH-Italy procurement guidelines (i.e. Requests for Quotations (RFQ), Invitation To Bid (ITB), bid evaluation criteria and other competitive procurement tools); Plan, organize and lead the bid solicitation process including drafting and issuing RFQ, ITB,developing bid evaluation criteria and guiding clients on processes involved; Ensure that beneficiaries needs are met, TdH-Italy obtain best value for money, andprocurement processes are perceived by suppliers as fair, open and ethical; Chair bid evaluation committees, ensure the integrity of the competitive process, facilitatebidder debriefings, and exercise appropriate judgment while ensuring to protect confidentialinformation; Analyze, negotiate an prepare contractual agreements, ensuring appropriate terms andconditions are included to protect the interests of the TdH-Italy; Monitor and review progress of contractual agreements, reviews invoices for payment, resolveany problems that arise, perform post contract evaluations, update procurement recordsaccording to TdH-Italy tools. To be the representative of TdH-It on the field according to the PM indications and in line withTdH-It’s project strategy; To support the purchase process ensuring distribution and collection of offers, participating inthe evaluation of offers etc; To ensure visibility; To support data collection and data entry; To participate in TdH-It staff coordination meetings; Any other relevant task.   Qualifications and skills: High school diploma (technical specialization) or other diploma supported by specific working experience Works sites experience Good computer skills Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic languages, both oral and written Valid Driving License and ability to drive both automatic/manual cars Previous experience in working with national/international NGOs is an advantage Good negotiation skills in the field   Personal qualities: Ability to work both independently and as a team member Excellent communications skills Ability to work in different cultural environments