Deadline: 30 November, 2020

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Chemonics is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Procurement and Logistics Coordinator.

The mission of Chemonics is to promote meaningful change around the world by helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent life.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Chemonics policies and procedures and USAID regulations in project procurement and subcontract award management
• Oversee the policies, practices, and procedures at all aspects of SHARP TO 01 procurement, contribute to the development of project procurement plan in accordance with approved workplan and implementation of procurement and sourcing strategies
• Take lead on all routine procurement requests of the project in-country office as well as state offices
• Work closely with the administration staff to help meet the requirement for routine procurement on a timely basis
• Work closely with the programme team in developing and finalising RFQs, RFPs, RFAs, RFIs for programmatic procurements, identify best means to maximise outreach to interested groups
• Manage the whole procurement process of floating the requests, identifying suitable vendors, and finalising the purchase orders or subcontracts
• Ensure the delivery of goods and services in accordance with agreed-upon terms
• Assist in negotiation of subcontracts, purchase orders on behalf of the project
• Ensure that subcontractors, vendors comply with all regulatory requirements of the agreement
• Assist with administration of project sponsored conferences, workshops, and training activities infield
• Maintain an accurate database of the vendors, update it from time to time through the identification of new vendors for floating the RFQs, RFPs as may be required
• Maintain an organised procurement filling system in accordance with standard organisational policy
• Produce periodic reports, monthly and quarterly, of procurement actions and status update
• Ensure purchase orders information is accurately maintained in the central MIS system
• Provide logistics support as may be required by the project
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Public Administration, Economics, or any other related field
• Three years, minimum, of work experience in procurement and/or supply chain management (work experience on USAID or any other donor-funded projects preferred)
• Familiarity with local as well as USG rules and regulations
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with donors, subcontractors, grantees, and vendors in general
• Flexible with a creative personality, ability to maintain a rapid and demanding pace of work
• Good communication skills and fluency in English
• Good ITC skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

To apply and for more information, click here.

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