Procurement Assistant - Fiji Procurement Office (Ministry of Finance)

To provide administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective and efficient operations

Key Responsibilities

The position will achieve its purpose through the following key responsibilities.

1. Work closely with Procurement Officers and assist them in Procurement projects

2. Provide administrative and secretarial services.

3. Maintain and update procurement and administration records

4. Maintain records of inventory and office equipment & supplies

5. Assist in the administration of eTender portal

6. Prepare tender refunds and verify indents for payment overseas

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. At least 1 year experience working in an office environment.

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Ability to achieve results personally and through effective team leadership
2. 2. Demonstrated ability to lead, plan and organize activities, projects and work cooperatively within a team environment
3. 3. Sound communication, interpersonal and representational skills
4. 4. Ability to follow guidelines and appropriately apply processes
5. 5. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
6. 6. Capacity to utilise computer programs to support daily operations
7. 7. Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational and corporate environment of the organisation

Additional Information

All applications for employment in the Ministry must be of good character, with a background that demonstrates their commitment to the public service values contained in the Fiji Constitution. Applicants must also be a Fijian Citizen, preferably under the age of 60, in sound health, with a clear police record. The selected applicant will be required to provide a medical certificate and police clearance prior to taking up duty.

The Ministry of Finance is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all eligible, qualified applicants. Only specific Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities on the job will be considered in assessing the relative suitability of applicants

Contact Information

. For more information, please contact HR Unit on email vacancies@finance.gov.fj