Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

About the Program

Solomon Islands – Australia Partnership for Governance commenced in January 2022 and is an AUD $35.8 million dollar investment where Australia partners with the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) to support its critical priorities over four years (current phase ends December 2025). The goal of the partnership is to build economic resilience and promote policies and practices for sustainable economic recovery and growth. Australia’s objective for this partnership is to strengthen accountable and inclusive governance in partnership with SIG and other stakeholders. The partnership will contribute to the goal through four end-of-program outcomes (EOPOs).

EOPO1: SIG has strengthened public financial management and oversight.

EOPO2: SIG has improved domestic revenue generation and improved capability in targeted areas.

EOPO3: SIG has strengthened inclusive democratic processes and expanded opportunities for stakeholder engagement in public policy dialogue.

EOPO4: The program generates strengthened relationships between SIG and the Government of Australia.

About the Opportunity

The Procurement Adviser will focus on improving the technical skills and confidence of officers working in the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) - Treasury Procurement Unit (TPU). The role requires a capacity-building approach when working with MoFT counterparts (including members of the Central Tender Board) to evaluate and assess the compliance of government tenders, procurement plans, contracts, and other key documents. The Adviser will also assess and prioritise training and development needs for SIG Procurement Officers and work alongside key stakeholders to implement appropriate professional development responses across the public service. The role requires a good working knowledge of SIG tendering, procurement and contracting processes, as well as a strong interest and commitment to capacity building.

Specific responsibilities of the Procurement Adviser will include:

• Improving SIG capacity to develop and administer procurement rules, policies, and systems for high-level ministry outcomes.

• Prioritising activities based on agreed Work Plan to:

• Provide technical procurement and contracting advice support and training to key counterparts in the TPU and ensure that SIG procurement and contracting rules, regulations, and policies are correctly applied.

• As requested by SIG, provide input to the development of guidelines and policies to support the Public Financial Management (PFM) Procurement Regulations in order to strengthen SIG tendering procurement and contracting.

• Provide capacity-building support to SIG Procurement Officers focusing on targeted training on skills and learning from the Certificate IV Procurement course.

• Support in the development of the Annual Procurement Plans.

• Support SIG counterparts in mainstreaming GEDSI in supported activities.

Key deliverables of the Procurement Adviser will include:

• Personnel in the TPU have better understanding and knowledge of SIG procurement systems and apply this knowledge to the analysis and processing of procurement documents submitted to the TPU.

• Ensure that SIG procurement systems function smoothly.

• Through TPU, SIG procurement systems are upgraded whenever Finance Instructions or the Public Financial Management Procurement Regulations are updated, or Finance Circulars are issued.

• Provide the Accountant-General with high quality advice, technical input, and support to achieve sound procurement for SIG.

• Develop a variety of high-quality documents including work plans, monthly progress reports, reflection reports and other ad-hoc reports required from time to time.

About You

We are seeking an individual for this strategic position who has the following:

• A tertiary diploma in Management, Administration, Economics, or related courses.

• Professional Certification in Procurement, an advantage.

• Ability to work under pressure, maintain a high level of personal organisation and meet deadlines.

• Proficient at MS Office Suite and its use in managing and reporting.

• Previous work experience in Solomon Islands or the Pacific Region, an advantage.

• Proven experience and ability to deliver results in procurement, or logistics, preferably in an international development organisation, non-profit, or similar.

• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to provide inputs into reporting, work with high level Government and Program counterparts and maintain relationships with suppliers.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the procurement process, tender documentation and assessment, contract documentation and setting quality measures for goods and services.

• Sound problem solving ability and experience working effectively within a team environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of analysing and reporting against an agreed scope of services

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people with sexual diversity or disability, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement for a position. At Abt Associates we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every role requirement, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles.

Further information regarding these opportunities can found on the Careers page of the Abt Global website: Join Us! Apply Now. | Abt Global (https://www.abtglobal.com/careers/join-us-apply-now)

Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Global website and MUST include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed above.

Applications close: Monday 08 July 2024 – midnight (AEST)

About Us

Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com

Equity

Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, sexual diversity and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.

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