Procurement Officer for Ministry of Economy and Finance
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Accounting, Economics |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English, Chinese |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 23rd July 2025 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
|
| Experience : | Minimum 3 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Cambodia is at the new turning point of economic architecture modification from the dependence on agriculture sector and labor-intensive industries to the high value-added and high technical skill industries. This transition enables Cambodia to expand its primary economic sectors as it aims to achieve the status of a high middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050.
The Royal Government of Cambodia has been developing a Master Plan to Develop Preah Sihanouk Province into a Model Multi-purpose SEZs and Develop Cambodia’s Coastal Provinces into Multi-purpose and Comprehensive Economic Corridor. This master plan is the compass in developing Sihanoukville Province into a model multi-purpose SEZ and key economic pole to serve regional production chain in order to promote economic growth, social development and environmental protection in sustainable and continuity way.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is looking for a potential candidate to work in the position of Procurement Officer for the Project Management Unit (PMU) to prepare a Master Plan to Develop Preah Sihanouk Province into a Model Multi-purpose SEZs and Develop Cambodia’s Coastal Provinces into Multi-purpose and Comprehensive Economic Corridor
- Procurement Officer
- Ensure procurement activities are conducted in strict compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Procurement Manual, Financial Management Manual, and other applicable government or donor regulations.
- Develop and manage the Procurement Work Plan in accordance with the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB), ensuring timely procurement to support project implementation.
- Collaborate closely with the Technical Office to develop suitable evaluation criteria, special conditions of contract, and performance indicators for inclusion in procurement documents.
- Prepare bidding documents and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) using standardized templates and in compliance with applicable guidelines.
- Submit procurement documentation for review and approval by the Project Manager and other relevant oversight bodies.
- Issue procurement notices and distribute bidding/RFP documents to pre-identified and qualified suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
- Manage and coordinate responses to all clarification requests from prospective bidders during the bidding process.
- Organize and facilitate bid evaluation processes, and prepare comprehensive bid evaluation reports for submission to the Procurement Review Committee.
- Monitor contract execution and vendor performance in coordination with technical teams, consultants, and contract managers to ensure timely and satisfactory delivery of goods, works, or services.
- Maintain a robust and transparent procurement filing and documentation system, including contract records and procurement archives.
- Prepare regular reports on inventory management, asset tracking, and contractual compliance.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the PMU as needed, including assistance with travel arrangements, minute taking, workshop and event coordination, and asset management.
- Perform any other procurement or administration-related duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Secretariat Director.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master’s degree is a plus.
- Professional Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in procurement and finance, preferably within the public sector or in donor-funded development projects.
- Strong familiarity with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) procurement rules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and the procurement and financial frameworks of Development Partners (DPs) is highly desirable.
- Audit experience and / or knowledge of internal control systems is considered a strong asset.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of procurement cycle and procedures in the Cambodian context.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with procurement tracking software is a plus.
- Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Fluency in Khmer and English is required; knowledge of Chinese is an asset.
- Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet deadlines.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and Cover Letter to email provided in the contact details.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.
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| Company : | Ministry of Economy and Finance |
| Contact Name : | Ms. SE Phalla |
| Website : |
http://www.mef.gov.kh |
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