USAID/West Africa is looking for highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Acquisition and Assistance Specialist. The position is located in the Regional Acquisition and Assistance Office of USAID/West Africa. The incumbent performs the full range of contract administration and acquisition functions.
Education, Experience & Language Proficiency: University degree in business administration, accounting, marketing, economics, public administration, or other social science degree is required. Master’s degree is a plus. From three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in procurement or, as appropriate, a closely related field. Fluency in English is required.
*This is a Career Ladder position starting from FSN-09 with full performance level of FSN-11. Offer will depend on qualifications and experience (as listed in the position description) and previous salary history. Click here For the full requirements (including citizenship, medical and security clearances) for the position and job description detailing requirements for each grade
Applicants must address each selection criterion detailed in this announcement and the position description with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
SALARY RANGE: [Starting] - FSN-09: GH¢17,458 - GH¢ 26,188;
[Midlevel] - FSN-10: GH¢ 21,487 – GH¢ 32,227;
[Full performance level] - FSN-11: GH¢ 24,604 – GH¢ 36,904
Interested individuals should submit cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV should not be more than 3 pages) with referees to:
Acquisition & Assistance Specialist
USAID/West Africa
P.O. Box 1630, Accra
Or
by Email: acpersonnel@usaid.gov
CLOSING DATE: FEBRUARY 03, 2012
When submitting your application via email, please always start the subject line with the position title.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
USAID/West Africa anticipates awarding two (2) Personal Service Contracts (PSC) as a result of this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.