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Assistant Director, Aid Procurement Operations

Responsible for the Australian Governments international relations, trade and development assistance programs .

Well developed negotiation skills, strong contract management skills, people development skills, advanced communication skills, team management and leadership skills, well developed diplomacy, highly organised and efficient. Current position working on a posting in Africa (Pretoria since June 2011) - Procurement, contracts, compliance Provide strategic advice and guidance to staff working with the Australian Aid program for Sub-Saharan Africa in relation to procurement and agreement management issues, including program quality processes and amendments of arrangements Manage teams to provide contract management and procurement support for large value contracts for Pan-Africa Manage the compliance Australian Aid program contracts Develop and manage contract changes, through change mechanisms Provide contract compliance advice to senior staff within organisation and managing contractors Provide fraud and risk management advice and provide regular monitoring back to centralised base. Underpinning HR, project management and community sector background