Closing Date (Deadline): August 25, 2026
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI), through its Human Resource Division, is inviting qualified, competent, and experienced Liberian professionals to apply for the position of Director of Procurement.
Position Information
- Position: Director of Procurement
- Department/Division: Procurement Division
- Reports To: Deputy Minister for Administration/Head of Administration
- Duty Station: Monrovia, Liberia
- Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview
The Director of Procurement will provide strategic leadership and professional oversight of the Ministry’s procurement functions in accordance with applicable Government of Liberia laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring procurement activities while ensuring transparency, value for money, efficiency, accountability, and compliance throughout the procurement cycle.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the Ministry’s annual procurement plan, supervising procurement activities, ensuring compliance with procurement laws and regulations, managing contracts and suppliers, and providing technical advice to management.
E-Procurement System Requirements
The successful candidate must demonstrate practical and current working knowledge of electronic procurement systems and be able to:
- Initiate and manage procurement activities through the applicable government e-Procurement platform.
- Prepare and electronically upload procurement documentation.
- Manage electronic procurement processes and timelines.
- Support electronic solicitation, bid/proposal submission, evaluation, and procurement award processes.
- Generate and maintain electronic procurement records and reports.
- Monitor procurement activities and status through the e-Procurement system.
- Train and provide technical guidance to procurement personnel on effective use of the system.
Applicant Qualifications Requirements
Applicants must possess:
Educational Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field from a recognized institution; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in one of the relevant fields, with substantial progressive professional experience in procurement management.
- Professional certification in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field will be an added advantage.
Professional Experience
- At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in procurement, supply chain management, contract administration, or a closely related field.
- At least three (3) years of experience in a senior procurement or management position.
- Demonstrated experience managing institutional or public-sector procurement processes.
- Proven experience in procurement planning, tendering, bid evaluation, contract management, and supplier performance monitoring.
- Demonstrated practical experience with the Government of Liberia’s current e-Procurement system.
- Experience working within a public-sector or government institutional environment is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience supervising and developing professional staff.
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of public procurement principles and practices.
- Excellent leadership and team-management skills.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- High integrity, professionalism, impartiality, and confidentiality.
- Strong knowledge of procurement documentation and contract management.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet procurement deadlines.
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to use electronic procurement and relevant digital government systems.
- Strong organizational and record-management skills.
- Commitment to transparency, accountability, value for money, and ethical procurement practices.
Required Application Documents
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic certificates and relevant professional certifications
- Evidence of relevant professional experience
- At least two professional references
- Evidence of practical experience using the Government of Liberia’s current e-Procurement system
- Any other supporting documentation considered relevant to the application
How to Apply
All applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resource Division
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Republic of Liberia
Applications should be submitted electronically via Email: hr@moci.gov.lr
Applicants should clearly indicate "Application – Director of Procurement" in the subject line of their email.
