Procurement Manager at Ministry of Finance and Development Planning – Project Management Unit (MOFDP-PMU)

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JOB VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF PROCUREMENT MANAGER

MINISTRY OF FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING – PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (MOFDP-PMU)

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Level: Senior Management

Division: Procurement

Reporting Line: Director, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning – Project Management Unit (MOFDP-PMU)

Contract Duration: 36 Months

Job Location: Maseru

Remuneration: Competitive with Market Standard

JOB OVERVIEW

The Procurement Manager provides strategic leadership for the PMU’s procurement function, overseeing procurement planning, market analysis, contract and supplier performance management, procurement risk management, and compliance with national and donor procurement requirements. The role is responsible for strengthening procurement governance, driving procurement performance and continuous improvement, building procurement capacity within government and Sub-Recipients (SRs), and supporting the transition towards increased government ownership and sustainable procurement systems. Overall, the position ensures that procurement is strategic, transparent, competitive, compliant, and delivers value for money in support of programme objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s with extensive experience) in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce or related field.

Professional procurement qualification (MCIPS or equivalent).

Registration with the relevant national procurement professional body where applicable.

At least 10 years of progressively responsible procurement experience.

Minimum 5 years in a senior procurement management or leadership role.

Experience managing donor-funded projects.

Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management.

Experience leading procurement reforms and organisational capacity building.

Experience with electronic procurement or ERP systems.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Technical

Strategic procurement planning

Public and donor procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Market intelligence

Procurement analytics

Procurement risk management

Procurement performance management

Negotiation

Value-for-money analysis

Procurement policy development

Behavioural

Strategic thinking

Leadership and people management

Strong communication and influencing skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Integrity and ethical conduct

Results orientation

Change management

Coaching and mentoring

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Ministry of Finance and Development Planning – Project Management Unit is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

DETAILED TORs

Detailed TORs should be accessed from the MOFDP-PMU website at this address: https://www.mofpmu.org.ls/vacancies/ or may be collected from the reception at the address indicated below.

SUBMISSION

Interested candidates should submit applications accompanied by detailed CVs, certified copies of their Educational Certificates, Transcripts and ID, on or before 17:00hrs of 04th December 2026 to the following address:

4th Floor MGC Office Park, Corner Pope John Paul and Mpilo Boulevard Road, P.O. Box 395, Maseru 100.

Applications received after the closing date and time shall not be considered. If two weeks lapse and you have not been contacted, please consider your application unsuccessful.

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION

Requests for Clarifications can be addressed to the following email address: molatselit@mofpmu.org.ls

DISCLAIMER

Project Management Unit is not bound to recruit any applicant considered not suitable for the position and reserves the right to terminate this process at any time if there are circumstances which require so.

Closing Date: 04th December 2026 at 17:00hrs.