Procurement Manager

Parniyan Training Centre and Rehabilitation Organization (PTCRO) is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit public welfare organization dedicated for the provision of relief humanitarian emergency assistance, development and reconstruction of Afghanistan.

PTCRO was founded in 2003 and formally registered with Afghanistan's Ministry of Economy on May 11, 2006. PTCRO has nearly two decades of experience in addressing both developmental and humanitarian needs across the country.

PTCRO is committed to responding to humanitarian crises, including drought mitigation and disaster prevention, with a strong emphasis on community development. The organization focuses on fostering economic resilience by creating employment opportunities and implementing income-generation initiatives tailored to empower youth, women, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host communities, and vulnerable rural populations.

By collaborating with grassroots organizations, local leaders, and international partners, PTCRO implements programs that are both culturally sensitive and impactful.

As a member of prominent coordination on humanitarian and development networks and associations, including UNDP, member of ACBAR, member of SHAPE TPP ACBAR, PTCRO has successfully implemented over 45 projects in various sectors such as managing construction projects, education, livelihoods, agriculture, child protection, health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), emergency shelter, and non-food item projects. These initiatives have been executed across 24 provinces, demonstrating PTCRO’s extensive reach and impact.

PTCRO has collaborated with and received funding from esteemed partners, including USAID, UNICEF, UNDP, UN Women, UNOPS, UNFPA, IOM, NCA, Good Weave USA, and AWRC. Its track record of successfully delivering development and humanitarian projects, highlights its commitment to the people and the reconstruction of Afghanistan and its capacity to address the country’s urgent humanitarian needs effectively.

PTCRO adheres to core humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence while implementing its projects and delivering services.

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager leads the organization's procurement function, ensuring the strategic, timely, and cost-effective acquisition of goods, works, and services in support of program implementation. The position is responsible for establishing and maintaining efficient procurement systems that comply with organizational policies, donor regulations, and applicable national laws. The Procurement Manager promotes transparency, accountability, value for money, and ethical procurement practices while providing technical guidance to program and support teams to ensure uninterrupted project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor annual and project-specific procurement plans aligned with organizational priorities and donor requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, including sourcing, solicitation, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, award, and supplier performance management.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with organizational procurement policies, donor regulations, and applicable national procurement laws.
• Prepare and review procurement documentation, including requests for quotations (RFQs), invitations to bid (ITBs), requests for proposals (RFPs), bid evaluation reports, purchase orders, and contracts.
• Establish and maintain a qualified supplier database through market assessments, vendor prequalification, and periodic performance evaluations.
• Negotiate favorable contractual terms while ensuring quality, timely delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate closely with program, finance, logistics, and administration teams to ensure procurement activities support operational and project objectives.
• Monitor procurement performance, identify risks and bottlenecks, and implement corrective measures to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement records in accordance with organizational and donor documentation standards.
• Provide procurement advice and technical support to management and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of procurement staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare procurement reports, analyses, and updates for senior management, donors, and auditors as required.
• Promote the highest standards of ethics, transparency, fairness, and accountability in all procurement processes and ensure adherence to anti-fraud and conflict-of-interest policies.

·      Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Law, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related fields (Master’s degree preferred).

·       Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience in [construction, development, humanitarian, education, etc.] projects.

·       Excellent communication skills and experience in working with group of national and international staff with different diversity.

·       Familiarity with donor reporting requirements (e.g., USAID, UN, EU, INGOS and NNGOs) is an advantage.

·       Fluency in English is required, while knowledge of Pashtu/Dari will be an asset

·       Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize work. 

·       Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

·       Willingness to travel and work in the field. 

Interested Afghan applicants should submit a cover letter along with their CVs in one PDF file explaining their interest in and suitability for the position. Please indicate the vacancy number (P-N-008-2026 Procurement Manager-Kabul) clearly in the cover letter and in the subject line of your email and send it to: hr@ptcro.org

Note: Kindly avoid sending your educational and work certificates at this stage of recruitment. Applications received after the closing date without mentioning the vacancy number in the subject line of the email will not be considered.