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GAMBIA PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY SEEKS COMPLIANCE OFFICER

The Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Assistant Compliance Officer. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that procurement practices in the country are compliant with national and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Job Description

  • Attend to and treat monthly reports/returns, generating reports and responses as required
  • Analyze monthly reports, identifying deviations or violations and providing recommendations for improvement
  • Update statistics on procurement trends and provide quarterly submissions on procurement plans and implementation structures
  • Participate in compliance review/audit exercises, preparing and collating documents and evidence as necessary
  • Write compliance reports and defend them to senior management teams or committees
  • Represent the Authority at national assembly committees and undertake entry and exit meetings

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Engineering, or any Social Sciences with 7 years of post-qualification work experience
    • Alternatively, CIPS Level 6 (Graduate Diploma/MCIPS) with 9 years of post-qualification work experience
    • Master’s Degree in a procurement-related field with 3 years’ post-qualification work experience

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Knowledge: Good understanding and knowledge of Financial Regulations; In-depth knowledge and mastery of the Country Procurement System
  • Skills:
    • Auditing and report writing skills
    • High-level computer literacy
    • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
    • Strong analytical and time management skills
    • Team player with ability to work independently

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position will be paid in accordance with grade IV.A.1 of the Pay Scale of the Authority.

Mode of Application

Applicants should submit their applications together with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of certificates/qualifications via email and hard copies to:

Director General Gambia Public Procurement Authority 9 Kairaba Avenue

Email: hr@gppa.gm

Deadline for submission is Friday, 7th June 2024 before 12:00pm.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview.