Gambia Public Procurement Authority - GPPA

The Director of Procurement Policy and Operations Mr.Ebrima Sanyang handed over certificates to the Director of Intersectoral Services Network Lamin Camara and other Participates from various institutions.

The Handing- Over of Certificates by the Director General Phoday Jaiteh to the Managing Director of Gambia Printing and Publishing Corporation Mr.Wurra Bah and to the Principal of Saint Augustine’s Senior Secondary School Mr.Sylvian Gomezy.

The GPPA Trainers and Officials .

The Director General Phoday Jaiteh engaging the participants in the training .

The Director of Procurement Policy and Operations Mr. Ebrima sanyang delivering Lectures.

The Procurement Compliance Officer Mr.Muhammed Sawaneh delivering his presentation on different topics.

The Manager of Career Development Mr. Lamin Sambou also delivered on key topics.

Gambia Public Procurement Authority Held a Three Day Procurement Training for Ten Government Institutions and Agencies.

A three day training on Procurement Procedures successfully brought together participants from ten government ministries, public institutions, and agencies to strengthen knowledge, enhance transparency and improve compliance with public procurement regulations and practices.

The training served as an important platform for procurement officers, administrators, finance personnel, and institutional representatives to deepen their understanding of procurement laws, procedures, contract management, and accountability mechanisms within public institutions.

Participants were drawn from a wide range of institutions and agencies including the National Environment Agency, Gambia Printing and Publishing Corporation, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs,
Ministry of Information Media and Broadcasting Services, Social Development Fund, Gambia International Airlines,
National Youth Service Scheme,
Saint Augustine’s Senior Secondary School
and the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources, under the coordination of the Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA).

Throughout the three days, facilitators from GPPA guided participants through key areas of procurement procedures including the legal and regulatory framework, procurement planning, bidding processes,
evaluation procedures, contract administration, and ethical standards in public procurement.

The training emphasized the importance of transparency, fairness, accountability, and value for money in the management of public resources.
Participants actively engaged in discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at improving institutional procurement practices and promoting compliance with national procurement regulations.

Speaking during the opening ceremony, Director General Phoday Jaiteh highlighted the critical role procurement plays in effective public service delivery and national development.

The Director of Procurement Policy and Operations, Ebrima Sanyang, encouraged participants to apply the knowledge gained during the training within their respective institutions to strengthen governance, accountability, and institutional efficiency.

Speaking on behalf of Participants the Managing Director of the Gambia Printing and Publishing Corporation Mr. Wurra Bah expressed appreciation for the initiative, describing the training as timely, informative, and beneficial in addressing practical challenges faced in procurement processes within respective institutions.

The three-day engagement concluded with renewed commitment from participating institutions to uphold professionalism, integrity, transparency, and compliance in procurement operations across government ministries, public institutions, and agencies.

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GPPA Holds Strategic Meeting with African Development Bank and the Ministry of Finance.

The Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) recently convened a high-level strategic meeting with the African Development Bank and the Ministry of Finance to strengthen collaboration and enhance public procurement systems in The Gambia.

The engagement focused on key priority areas, including capacity building, procurement reforms, and the adoption of international best practices.

Discussions also explored avenues for technical support and institutional strengthening to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public procurement processes.

Speaking at the meeting, Director General of GPPA, Phoday Jaiteh, reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to promoting value for money and ensuring strict compliance with procurement regulations.

He emphasized the critical role of partnerships with development institutions like the African Development Bank in advancing national development priorities.
Mr. Endo Mamoru, representing the African Development Bank, commended GPPA for its ongoing efforts to strengthen procurement systems and expressed continued support for initiatives that enhance good governance and service delivery.

This engagement marks another important milestone in reinforcing collaboration between GPPA and the African Development Bank, contributing to sustainable development and improved public sector performance in The Gambia.

9 Kairaba Avenue
P.O. BOX 4032
BAKAU
The Gambia Tel: (220) 4378505
(220) 4378506
Fax: (220) 4378501
Email: [email protected]

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to fill in the vacant position of Compliance Assistant at the Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA).

Position: Compliance Assistant

Terms of Reference / Job Description

Title: Compliance Assistant

Reporting Line:

Compliance Assistant will report to the Manager Compliance & Procurement Practices on the day-day ex*****on of his/her duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(A) Monthly Reports/Returns:

Attend to and treat monthly reports/returns and generate response therefrom.

Analyse monthly reports and tabulate analysis into items (goods, works & services), values, charts, and procedures.
Identify and report deviations or violations emanating from the said reports/returns.

(B) Annual Submissions:

Attend to and treat Annual Single Source submissions and generate reports therefrom.

Attend to and treat Annual Procurement Plans and generate reports therefrom.
Identify and report deviations or violations emanating from the said submissions.

(C) Field Work:

Partake in Compliance Review/Audit Exercises Post Reviews).

Prepare and collate all documents and Templates needed for the Compliance Review.

Records keeping and Management of all Audit Documents & Evidence.

Records Keeping and writing of minutes .

Writing of Compliance Reports and finalization of reports thereafter
Collating compliance related data for processing.

Presentation and Defence of Compliance Reports to SMT or Committee.

(D) Miscellaneous:

Maintenance/observation of professional discipline/etiquette and respect for Authority
Any other Official Duty assigned by SMT or Compliance Manager

Signed:

(I) Human Resource Officer

(II) Director, Compliance & Procurement Practices.

Note: Staff Performance Appraisal Shall be Based on this ToR/Job Description.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience for Compliance Assistant.

Job Title: Compliance Assistant .

Number of Vacancies: Four (4)

Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Manager, Compliance and Post Reviews on the day-to-day ex*****on of his/her functions.

Minimum Qualifications & Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Engineering, or any Social Sciences, OR
• CIPS Level 6 (Graduate Diploma)
• Two years post qualification practical experience
• Three years practice experience in the field of procurement

Competence, Knowledge, and Skills:

• A fair understanding and knowledge of Financial Regulations.
• In depth Knowledge and understanding of the Country Procurement System.
• Highly Competent in MS/Computer Literacy.
• Excellent Written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Good understanding statistics and statistical analysis.
• Good analytical and time management skills .
• Strong attention to details.
• Team player and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills .

Mode of Application:

• Applicants should submit their applications together with Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of certificates/qualifications via email and hard copies to:

Human Resource Officer
Gambia Public Procurement Authority
9 Kairaba Avenue

Or

Email: [email protected]

Deadline: All Applications should be submitted not later than Wednesday 22nd April 2024 before 15:30pm

(I) Note: Applicants who do not possess the minimum qualifications and experience need not apply, as they will not be considered.
(II) Only short-listed Applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview

Salary

• The salary attached to the Position of Compliance Assistant will be paid in accordance with grade IVC 1 of the Pay Scale of the Authority.

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9 Kairaba Avenue

P.O. BOX 4032

BAKAU

The Gambia

Tel: (220) 4378505

(220) 4378506

Fax: (220) 4378501

Email: [email protected]



VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to fill in the vacant position of Assistant Compliance Officer at the Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA).

Terms of Reference / Job Description

Title: Assistant Compliance Officer

Reporting Line:

Assistant Compliance Officer reports to the Manager of Compliance & Procurement Practices on the day-day ex*****on of his/her duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(A) Monthly Reports/Returns:


Attend to and treat monthly reports/returns and generate reports/responses therefrom.

Analyse monthly reports and tabulate analysis into items (goods, works & services), values, charts, and procedures.

Identify and report deviations or violations emanating from the said reports/returns.

Update and furnish Statistic Unit on procurement trends emanating from the reports/submissions.

(B) Annual / Quarterly Submissions:

Attend to and treat Annual Single Source submissions and generate reports therefrom.

Attend to and treat Annual Procurement Plans and generate reports therefrom.

Identify and report deviations or violations emanating from the said submissions.

Treat submissions on Procurement Implementation Structures (CC, SPU, and Other Committees), and identify/report violations therefrom.

(C) Field Work:


Partake in Compliance Review/Audit Exercises and Post Reviews Exercise.

Prepare and collate all documents and Templates needed for the Compliance Review.

Records keeping and Management of all Audit Documents & Evidence.

Records Keeping and writing of minutes during Entry & Exit Meetings.

Writing of Compliance Reports and finalization of reports.

Collating compliance related data for processing.

Presentation and Defense of Compliance Reports to SMT or Committee.

Representation at the National Assembly Committees (FPAC & PEC, etc)

Partake in Capacity Assessment and Authorization Exercises and generate reports therefrom.

(D) Prior Reviews –

Attend to prior review submissions/requests and generate responses therefrom.

Identify violations and anomalies emanating from the submissions/requests

Make recommendation to Compliance Manager, Compliance Director or SMT germane to the submissions/requests.

Conducting Due Diligence and observation of best practices during prior reviews.

(E) Miscellaneous:

Maintenance/observation of professional discipline/etiquette and respect for Authority.

Any other Official Duty assigned by SMT or Compliance Manager.


Signed:

(I) Human Resource Officer .

(II)Director, Compliance & Procurement. Practices.

Note: Staff Performance Appraisal Shall be Based on this ToR/Job Description.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience for Assistant Compliance Officer.

Job Title: Assistant Compliance Officer

Number of Vacancies: 2


Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Manager, Compliance and Post Reviews on the day-to-day ex*****on of his/her functions.

Minimum Qualifications & Experiences:

· Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Engineering, or any Social Sciences, with 7 years post qualification work experience, OR

· CIPS Level 6 (Graduate Diploma/MCIPS), with 9 years post qualification work experience, OR

· HND Civil Engineering / HND Construction Technology with 8 years post qualification work experience

· Master’s Degree in a procurement related field with 3 years’ post qualification work experience

· Three years practice experience in the field of procurement .

Competence, Knowledge, and Skills:

· A good understanding and knowledge of Financial Regulations

· In depth Knowledge and mastery of the Country Procurement System

· Auditing and Report Writing Skills

· Highly Competent in MS/Computer Literacy

· Excellent Written, verbal and presentation skills

· Good understanding statistics and statistical analysis

· Good analytical and time management skills

·
Strong attention to details and timelines

· Team player and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

· Good interpersonal skills

· Practical experience in procurement/compliance audit


Mode of Application:


Applicants should submit their applications together with Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of certificates/qualifications via email and hard copies to:

Human Resource Officer.

Gambia Public Procurement Authority

9 Kairaba Avenue

Or Email at

Email:[email protected]

Deadline: All Applications should be submitted not later than Wednesday 22nd April 2026 before 15:30pm.

(I) Note: Applicants who do not possess the minimum qualifications and experience need not apply, as they will not be considered.



(II) Only short-listed Applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview



Salary


The salary attached to the Position of Compliance Assistant will be paid in accordance with grade IV.A.1 of the Pay Scale of the Authority.



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