COMPLIANCE MANAGER wanted at The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ)

The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has the following position that has fallen vacant:

JOB TITLE: COMPLIANCE MANAGER

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

To implement and coordinate planned compliance review activities to ensure adherence with ethical and regulatory standards

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Makes inputs and recommendations in the formulation and implementation of Monitoring and evaluation policies and programmes of the Authority to facilitate the realizationofPRAZ’s mandate in line with the Act.
• Participates in the development of a strategy, budget and action plan for the Monitoring and evaluation department in line with the overall strategy of the Authority
• Manages all the compliance projects and activities of the Authority
• Contributes to the design and implementation of the approved monitoring and evaluation policies, processes, systems, controls and operating mechanisms to promote effective and efficient delivery of the Authority’s mandate
• Identifies gaps and makes recommendations to align PRAZ’s monitoring and evaluation processes and practices with relevant legislation and industry best practices
• Submits monthly, and quarterly reports on the department’s performance to the Monitoring and Evaluation Director
• Assesses compliance of the procuring entities processes and operational risk in order to develop risk management strategies.
• Develops and disseminates written policies and procedures related to compliance activities subject to approval
• Develops and proposes an annual compliance monitoring plan and budget subject to approval by the Monitoring and Evaluation Director.
• Serves as a point of contact for procuring entities and contractors seeking clarifications on the application of the law in public procurement processes
• Maintains documentation of compliance activities such as complaints received, investigations conducted andthe outcomes
• Reviews public procurement communication such as advertisements to ensure that there are no violations ofstandards or regulations
• Prepares periodic management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
• Maintains a register of procuring entities’ procurement management units and public procurement practitioners licensed
• Assists in responding to queries and requests for clarifications by any Board Committee on matters relatedto compliance
• Assists in the implementation, tracking and reporting on the progress regarding implementation Board resolutions relating to compliance, monitoring and evaluation
• Inputs into the preparation of the departmental budgets
• Supports cross-functional exchanges and operations among the departments

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Procurement, Law or Administration from an accredited tertiary institution
• A minimum of five (5) years post-qualification relevant work experience, two (2) years of which must be in a Senior Management position in a reputable institution