Uruguay's OPP seeks acquisitions assistant with salary over $102,500

The Office of Planning and Budget (OPP) in Uruguay has announced a job opening for a technical assistant in acquisitions. This position is part of the International Financing Projects sector and will be based in Montevideo.

The contract is for a 12-month service lease agreement, established in collaboration with the United Nations. The offered monthly salary exceeds $102,573, plus VAT, for a standard 40-hour work week. This initiative is crucial for enhancing fiscal management and public investment within departmental governments.

The technical assistant will play a key role in supporting the execution of the Development and Strengthening Program for Fiscal and Subnational Services Management. This program is financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Key responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of terms of reference, bidding documents, and various reports under the supervision of the area manager.

Furthermore, the role requires active participation in all stages of procurement processes, including registration and tracking in relevant systems like the electronic expediente APIA and the BID Client Portal. The assistant will also provide support to local administrations in preparing documentation for contracting works and services, and may be required to attend bid opening ceremonies across the country.

Essential requirements for applicants include a university technician degree or being an advanced student (60% completed) in economics, administration, or law. A minimum of two years of work experience in public administration procurement or contracting is also mandatory. Non-essential but valued qualifications include a full university degree, specialized training in public procurement or international organizations, project management courses, and operational knowledge of public procurement systems such as SICE, RUPE, and Uruguay Concursa.