PROCUREMENT
The roles and responsibilities of Procurement and Contract Unit are as follows:
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- Governance of procurement procedures of the SIG Procurement and Contract Administration Manual 2013 for MEHRD.
- Maintain and emphasises the good practise of procurement activities within the Ministry.
- Liaise with the Development partners for procurement using donor funds.
- Liaise with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury through Competitive Tender processes.
- Provide trainings and update management of procurement procedures and any amendment of Procurement directed by the MoFT
- Contract Administration
- Provide procurement advisory services to MEHRD Management on procurement approach and procedures.
- Liaise with MEHRD divisions to procure goods and services needed for usual business activities.
- Work closely with Audit Divisions on discrepancies affecting procurement processes.
STAFF MEMBERS
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Name: Anita Ringi
Position: Procurement Manager
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Name: Katja Juksa
Position: Procurement Technical Advisor
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Name: Theresa Saveke
Position: Principal Procurement Officer
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Name: Isaac C. Manu
Position: Assistant Procurement Officer
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PROCUREMENT CATEGORY
In Procurement there are generally three procurement categories: goods, services and works.
GOODS – Physical products purchased and manufactured on request.
SERVICES – are classified as either consulting services or non-consulting services.
Consulting Services - are usually technical services. Advisory and project related services are typical consulting services, which includes: feasibility studies, project management, engineering services, finance and accounting services, and training and development, to mention a few. Non-Consulting Services - usually involve the use of equipment and specific methodologies to achieve their objectives. Some typical examples of non-consulting services are: equipment maintenance and repair, operation and maintenance services, utilities management, fleet management, facilities management, installation and maintenance services, surveys and field investigations, to mention a few.
WORKS - are related to civil works, this includes new construction of structures of all kinds (buildings, highways, roads, bridges, and similar structures), renovations, extensions, and repairs. This category can also include, water and sanitation, transportation and electrical power infrastructure. Goods and works procurements are usually provided by business organizations, while consulting and non-consulting services are generally provided by business organizations as well as individuals, depending on the requirement.
