The Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) will act as a second-tier wholesale lending institution that will lend to intermediaries in the agricultural value chain, who will then on-lend to small commercial farmers, defined as farmers with 1-30 hectares. ADF is capitalized by a $100 million grant provided by the United States Government to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to increase lending to the agriculture sector to create a more competitive agriculture sector through expanded agricultural production and increased incomes for agricultural households. ADF will lend directly and indirectly to banks, non-bank financial institutions, credit unions, microfinance institutions and non-financial intermediaries such as private farmer associations, farm stores, agricultural depots, food processors, agribusinesses and other market participants and informal providers of finance that support the development of agricultural value chains in Afghanistan and can enhance the supply of agricultural Islamic financing  to  end-Agribusiness  at the farm level.

• Issue Request for Quotation for procurement purchases goods/services.
• Take parts in bed openings as a non-voting member.
• Coordinate the implementation of purchases, service agreements, and subcontracts in support of the Procurement Manager.
• Tracking of the payments to be sure that all payments are done at the proper time.
• Writes Negotiation Memos, Single Source Memos, and Selection Memos. 
• Prepare recommendations and price analyses for the purchase of substitute items that are economical to ADF by consulting the manufacturer's catalog and conducting market surveys.
• Monitor, track, and expedite ADF procurement activities and delivery status of goods/services.
• Prepare requests for payments, leases, etc.
• Liquidate and make amendments to the Purchase Orders, after checking all payment statuses of the Purchase Orders and discussing/consultations with the Buyers and account holders.
• Distribute the Purchase Orders, internally and externally via e-mail.
• Performance forms and procedures. Ensure timely and accurate entry of vendor information.
• Collaborate closely with the Procurement Officer as required.
• Manage and handle a good filing system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• A university degree or equivalent in a related field
• At least 5 years of work experience in the procurement, contracts, and/or grants management field, preferably with international donor-funded projects. UN agencies or NGOs on relevant programs in Afghanistan.
• Fluency in English and Pashto, Dari a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to design databases and prepare meaningful reports.
• Team oriented.

All interested qualified applicants are encouraged to send their CV and Cover Letter indicating the position title and vacancy number (ADF- 265 ) in the subject line before the closing date to the below email address.