Head of Contracts and Procurement

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a federal institution engaged in a variety of the specific activities aimed at providing sustainable development. Under a commission from the German Government, the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been assisting Ukraine since 1993 in its transition to a democratic state based on the rule of law. Ukrainian-German cooperation currently focuses on the following areas: Good governance; Energy efficiency; Sustainable economic development. GIZ is implementing measures in Ukraine on behalf of five German ministries, the European Union (EU) and also the British and Swiss Governments.

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is looking for a

Head of Contracts and Procurement in GIZ Country Office Kyiv

Main responsibilities:

• Procurement of equipment and services, including preparation and execution of tenders in accordance with company's standards and specifications
• Ensure compliance and smooth operation of contract and procurement department
• Provide training measures for national staff members in the projects
• Ensure effective consultancy services to projects on procurement-related topics
• Effective coordination and collaboration with the GIZ headquarters teams/ departments
• Formulate solutions for complex issues and fundamental issues relating to contract and procurement topics
• Manage internal communications related to contracting and procurement topics
• Lead and manage Team in accordance with company's management principles and guidelines

Requirements:

Qualifications

• MBA/master's degree in law, economics, or related field required

Professional experience

• At least 3-5 years' in similar position
• Proven experience leading, supervising and managing professional staff
• Experience in international companies
• Full understanding and knowledge of all procurement and tender procedures and best practices

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• Finely tuned organisational skills and ability to work on one's own initiative
• Strong and effective communicator in business presentations, in interpersonal communication and in writing
• High degree of work ethics standards, discretion and integrity
• Discreet behavior vis-a-vis third parties in all internal matters·
• Ability to work in agile context
• Innovative and hands-on approach
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies and computer applications
• Fluent English language skills, both written and verbal,
• Advanced knowledge of German language skills, both written and verbal

Assignment:

Employment contract until the mid of 2021 on a full-time basis.

Please, send your motivational letter and CV in German/English until 26 of June 2019.