Applications are invited from qualified candidates who wish to be considered for appointment at the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) for the post of Assistant Procurement & Supply Officer.
Appointment to the post will be initially on a temporary basis for a period of one year. Subject to satisfactory service, candidate may be offered substantive appointment.

I. AGE LIMIT
Candidates unless already employed in the public service or in parastatal organisations should not have reached their 45th birthday by the closing date for the submission of applications.

II. QUALIFICATIONS: By selection from candidates who possess: –
A. (i) a Cambridge School Certificate with credit in at least five subjects including English Language, French and Mathematics or Principles of Accounts obtained on one certificate or passes not below Grade C in at least five subjects including English Language, French and Mathematics or Principles of Accounts obtained on one certificate at the General Certificate of Education “Ordinary Level” or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board.

Note
Candidates not possessing a credit in English Language at the Cambridge School Certificate will also be considered provided they possess passes in at least two subjects at “Principal level” and one subject at “Subsidiary Level” as well as the General Paper obtained on one certificate at the Cambridge Higher School Certificate Examinations.
B. A Cambridge Higher School Certificate Passes in at least two subjects obtained on one certificate at the General Certificate of Education “Advanced Level”.
OR
Equivalent qualifications to A and B above acceptable to the Board.

III. SALARY
The temporary appointment will carry flat salary at the rate of Rs19,850 a month. The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in scale:

Rs 19850 x 325 – 21475 x 375 – 22225 x 400 – 23425 x 525 – 26050 x 675 – 27400 x 825 – 35650 x 900 – 37450 (FAREI 20)

IV. LIST OF DUTIES:
1. To assist the Procurement and Supply Officer/Senior Procurement and Supply Officer in procurement, storekeeping and stock control duties in accordance with procurement and supply regulations and procedures in force.
2. To assist in any assignment related to procurement, supply and warehouse operations.
3. To ensure that slow moving stocks or obsolete stocks are identified, listed and reported upon.
4. To keep proper records of all receipts and issues of stores and stationeries.
5. To verify that physical quantities tally with quantities in stores ledger.
6. To keep and update stores records.
7. To use ICT in the performance of his duties.
8. To perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from Assistant Procurement and Supply Officer in the roles ascribed to him.

Note
Assistant Procurement and Supply Officers may be required to take charge of small units of the Institute, and, in such cases, will be responsible for the smooth functioning of the units.

V. MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified candidates may collect the application form during working hours at the FAREI, Head Office, Reduit or may download the application form from the website of FAREI (farei.mu).

Instructions to candidates are:
1. Only application made on the prescribed form will be accepted.
2. Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate filling of the form will lead to disqualification and elimination of the candidate.
3. Applicant should possess all certificates/qualifications at time of application.
4. Copy of certificates and Identity Card must be attached to the application form.
5. Documentary evidence will have to be submitted for experience claimed & should be attached at the time of application.
6. The onus for the submission of equivalence of qualification (if applicable) from the relevant authorities (Tertiary Education Commission or Mauritius Qualifications Authority) rests on the candidates. Applications will not be considered failing the non-submission of Equivalence Certificate, as appropriate, by the closing date.
7. The post applied for should be clearly marked on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
8. Application received after closing date will not be accepted.
Note: FAREI reserves the right
(i) to convene only the best qualified candidates for interview.
(ii) not to fill any vacancy.

VI. CLOSING DATE
The duly completed application form should reach the Ag Chief Executive Officer, FAREI, Head Office, Reduit, not later than 3.00 p.m. on 03 February 2023

Date: 21 January 2023