Public Procurement Officer (Level 4)

About the role

The Real Estate Board is recruiting a Public Procurement Officer (Level 4) for the upcoming Real Estate Authority of Jamaica (REAJ). The post is a three-year contractual appointment based in Kingston, under the general supervision of the Manager, Public Procurement. The officer assists in procuring goods, works and services needed for the entity's operation, in line with the Government of Jamaica procurement guidelines and the Public Procurement Act 2015.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare tender notices, advertisements, RFQs for goods, general services and minor works, and requests for proposals (RFPs) and bidding documents
• Obtain quotations and tenders from qualified suppliers and act as Tender Officer at tender closing and opening
• Evaluate proposals and bids, review technical specifications and terms of reference, and liaise with departments so RFPs are issued within the approved budget
• Manage the advertising process, bid receipt and bid opening, and maintain a systematic procurement filing system
• Maintain a database of contracts and insurances, keep procurement records for audits, and prepare the quarterly contracts award report for the Integrity Commission
• Process purchase requisitions, check invoices against prices and received goods, and recommend payments
• Maintain a list of vendors and contractors, evaluate supplier performance, and compile data for internal monthly reports
• Monitor procurement progress, follow up with government agencies for contract award approvals, and prepare meeting reports

Required profile

• Diploma in Public Administration, Management Studies, Accounting or another related field
• Three years of procurement experience in a similar position
• Integrity, communication skills, teamwork, initiative, problem solving, time management and people management skills

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of government procurement guidelines and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration and accounting practices applied to procurement
• Ability to research and evaluate technical proposals and recommend contracts for award
• Working knowledge of computer applications

Applications are made online by Tuesday, October 20, 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.