Abt Associates is a specialist international health and social sector consulting company that provides services to public and private sector clients. Abt Associates is a wholly owned Australian subsidiary of Abt Associates, regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors, contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Abt Associates is an organisation that has a personal commitment to its staff and as such we value the long-term relationships that we build with the people who work for us.
KOMPAK Program
KOMPAK is an Australia-Indonesia government partnership supporting the Government of Indonesia's efforts in reducing poverty through improvements in basic service delivery and creating opportunities for work. KOMPAK focuses its efforts on three result areas:
- Supporting Local Governments and Service Units to better address the needs of basic service users;
- Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from improved village governance; and
- Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from increased opportunities for employment and economic development.
The Opportunity
The Procurement Officer is responsible for supporting procurement activities undertaken by KOMPAK in line with KOMPAK’s procurement policies and procedures.
This role will work closely with the Procurement Manager and Procurement Coordinator and the broader Operations team as well as the Abt Associates Head Office team.
Key Duties
- Support the procurement process, to help ensure that procurements of goods and services are undertaken in line with KOMPAK procurement manuals and Commonwealth procurement rules (CPRs) and other guidelines as required
- Draft Corporate Service Agreements, Purchase Order Agreements, and Tasking Notes for simple contracts as required.
- Draft quotation summary documentation (summary bidding forms) as required
- Assist the Procurement Compliance Coordinator ensure the Contracts database (and other databases) are up to date as required.
- Coordinate the filing of procurement and contracts documentation, ensuring that all procurement records and associated approvals are filed accurately and systematically.
- Assist in developing procurement training modules and support the delivery of such training.
- Support subnational offices with the procurement of goods and services as required
- Enter Purchase Order data into the finance system (Netsuite) as required including (but not limited to): POs of travel agent and others. All PO’s will be accurate and in line with KOMPAK requirements with correct supporting documentation
- Provide administrative support to the Procurement team as required
Key Requirements
- Minimum Diploma III in relevant field of administration, finance, or accounting
- Demonstrated experience (minimum 3 years) in procurement
- Knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)
- Good analytical skills, including ability to gather and analyze information and develop appropriate recommendations
- Ability to communicate (verbal and written) and coordinate with others on varied and occasionally complex issues
- Skilled in operating Microsoft programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to work independently in an atmosphere of multiple activities, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures
- Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English
- Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion issues
Further Information & Application
Further information in regards to this opportunity can found in the Position Description available from the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website at: CLICK HERE
Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website and MUST include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed above.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.
Applications close: 4 February 2019 – midnight (AEST)
We welcome and thank all applicants however; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
