Procurement Administrator / Адміністратор (-ка) із закупівель

Procurement Administrator, LTTA

Project Summary

The Energy Security Project (ESP) is a seven-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the largest USAID project in Ukraine so far. The USAID ESP is implemented by a USAID Contractor, Tetra Tech ES, Inc., a California-based leading provider of services in the areas of water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

The USAID ESP mission is to enhance Ukraine’s energy security, improve the energy legal and regulatory environment in the country, and increase the resilience of Ukraine’s energy supply. This will help to support the country’s economic development and sustain its democracy. USAID ESP is working closely with the Government of Ukraine (GOU) to develop competitive energy markets. By doing so, USAID ESP will facilitate private sector-led energy investments to provide affordable, reliable, resilient, and secure energy for all Ukrainians. USAID ESP is currently in the fifth year of implementation and will run through June 2025.

* Please note: Only Ukrainian nationals are eligible for this position. *

Position Summary

USAID ESP is currently looking for a Procurement Administrator who will support Procurement and Grants Director with the administration and management of procurement activities. This is a long-term full-time position for the period of 1 year with the possibility of extension, based in Kyiv office, with occasional business travel. The Procurement Administrator will report to the Procurement and Grants Director.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist throughout the whole tender process as required;
• Process micro-purchase requests in compliance with FAR and AIDAR;
• Prepare payment packages, track payment status;
• Maintain procurement files;
• Liaise with vendors to collect required documentation;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance or Business Administration;
• At least one (1) year of administrative, procurement management experience on donor-funded projects with preference for USAID-funded project management experience;
• Experience in procurement focused on ensuring compliance with established rules and regulations and Ukrainian laws preferred;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize multiple assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines, and to exercise good judgment that reflects positively on the ESP program;
• Knowledge of FAR and AIDAR preferred but not required;
• Must have excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to effectively use computer software including the full Microsoft Office suite;
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in Ukrainian and English.

To apply: Please follow the link Procurement Administrator – Ukraine – Tetra Tech Careers (selectminds.com) сlick apply for job, complete registration and fill in the application form.

There is no deadline associated with this position, USAID ESP may fill the position when a qualified person is found.  Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. 

To find more about USAID Energy Security Project, visit the Project website https://energysecurityua.org, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/usaidesp/, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/energysecurityua/ and Youtube.