Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) is one of the biggest and oldest German aid and welfare organization with more than one million members. Currently, ASB has 11 foreign offices and implementing programs in more than 20 countries. ASB, through its officially registered country office in Georgia, implemented several EU, German, and US government-funded projects related to: inclusive disaster risk reduction, provision of social services, improvement of economic and livelihood conditions, resocialization of persons in conflict with the law, confidence building, as well as humanitarian assistance to IDPs, conflict-affected population and other vulnerable groups, etc.

Within the ongoing project "Stronger Together - Cooperative Action to Respond to Cross-border Emergencies" funded by Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), ASB Georgia is seeking for qualified Procurement Specialist. Overall objective of the project is to enhance disaster risk management system with special focus on health emergencies in Armenia and Georgia through capacity building and establishing cross border cooperation mechanisms. As a result of the project, Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) should be established in Georgia and Armenia. The duration of the project is 24 months (February 2021 - January 2023) with possible extension.

Duration: six-month service contract

Location: Tbilisi, with occasional travel to Armenia

Starting date: As soon as possible

Description of the position:

ASB is looking for a qualified Procurement Specialist to launch procurement process in Georgia and Armenia. The procurement process should be implemented in strict accordance with DG ECHO and ASB Georgia procurement guidelines, standards and procedures. The equipment and supplies has to be purchased for Georgian and Armenian EMTs based on the list of equipment and logistical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed by EMT members, project staff and international experts. The list of equipment includes the main items necessary to build up the clinical facilities, arrange EMT members` accommodation and WASH/water treatment systems in the field.

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