• Job Description

  Req#: 106442
  • Location: Port Moresby, PNG
  • Commencement: June 2025
  • Duration of contract: Up until 31 Jan 2028
  • Open to PNG Citizens Only

  About the Program

  Abt PNG Management Services is a shared services platform supporting five programs based in PNG.

  The five programs include:

  • Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP)
  • Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP)
  • PNG-Australia Transition to Health (PATH)
  • PNG Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE)
  • PNG Women’s Lead (PNGWL)

  The Abt PNG Management Services departments support the delivery of the above mentioned Abt Programs through corporate services functions across seven teams including Finance and Travel, People and Culture, Procurement, Grants Management, Legal and Contracts, ICT, Facilities and Logistics and Safety and Security.

  About the Opportunity

  The Procurement Officer’s role is to facilitate and support the procurement, contracting and compliance activities and assist with the implementation of the company’s corporate contracting, procurement and compliance policies and procedures.

  Specific Responsibilities

  • Support the program teams identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers and service providers;
  • Ensure procurement activities are conducted transparently and competitive sourcing processes are followed in compliance with the Abt PNG procurement operations manual, program delegation matrices, and other relevant guidelines such as the Commonwealth Procurement Rules;
  • Assist to review tickets registered on the Procurement service desk and respond to tickets in a timely manner;
  • Raise purchase orders for approved procurement evaluations;
  • Ensure purchase orders are closed within the set KPIs, following up on invoices with program staff and/or vendors as required;
  • Ensure procurement of assets are identified and communicated to the ICT, and Facilities & Logistics team to enter on the Asset register.
  • Support process and systems improvements for procurement, contracting and compliance activities and assist with development of contracting and procurement templates and tools where required;
  • Other duties as required.

  Key Working Relationships

  • Reports to Senior Procurement & Logistics Supervisor
  • Finance managers and Finance team
  • Program Operations leads
  • Program staff

  About You

  For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided;

  • Demonstrated experience in general procurement and a strong focus and understanding on achieving value for money
  • Strong knowledge of procurement compliance requirements
  • Excellent supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong analytical and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a shared services team

  How to Apply

  • Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.
  • Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted.
  • The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt.

  We welcome and thank all applications; however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

  Closing Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025 (Midday, local time) # LI-AUSBRIT

  Abt Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding high standards of Child Protection, Anti-bribery and Fraud Protection.

  We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities

• About the company

  Abt Associates uses data and bold thinking to improve the quality of people’s lives worldwide. From increasing crop yields and combatting infectious disease, to ensuring safe drinking water and promoting access to affordable housing—and more—we partner...

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