JSI Research and Training Institute (JSI R&T) is recruiting for the
position of the Director of Procurement. We are a partner in the
Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM). PFSCM is implementing
the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) contract for USAID as part of
the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. SCMS endeavors to
strengthen or establish secure, reliable, cost-effective, and
sustainable supply chains capable of meeting the care and treatment
needs of people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.
Job Description
Job Title: Director of Procurement
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Posting Date: 01/04/2013
Deadline Date: 01/21/2013
Description:
The Director of Procurement directs and manages the Procurement
Department of the JSI Nigeria Integrated Supply Chain Field Office that
implements the SCMS Project funded by PEPFAR and the USAID|DELIVER
Project funded by USAID. The Procurement Department assists the pooled
procurement and delivery of anti-retroviral drugs, HIV rapid test kits,
and other commodities purchased internationally and funded by PEPFAR,
and assists, and in many cases implements, the in-country storage and
distribution of these commodities. The Department organizes and
implements the procurement and delivery of other, predominantly
health-related commodities and products, currently valued at
approximately $4-5 million annually, based on orders from both funders
and implementing partners. The Director of Procurement is responsible
for assuring that these tasks are performed with the highest possible
quality, in timely fashion, and cost effectively.
The Director of Procurement provides strategic guidance and technical
assistance concerning all aspects of commodity procurement, delivery,
storage and distribution to: a) the Country Director and members of the
senior management team; b) PEPFAR, USAID, staff in the US Embassy and
USAID Nigeria Mission; c) officials and departments in the Federal
Government of Nigeria and in state governments; d) other implementing
partner organizations funded by PEPFAR and USAID; and e) international
and national stakeholders concerned with the integrity and performance
of health commodity supply systems
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Procurement reports directly to the Country Director and
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the SCMS Project and is a member of
the FO senior management team. The Director of Procurement, together
with other senior managers, ensures that all FO staff comply with
applicable US Government rules and regulations; and that staff observe
and maintain the highest standards of honesty, personal integrity, and
professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
The Director shall:
Organize, lead and manage the FO Procurement Department, assisted by
the Associate Director of Procurement, in order to perform activities
and tasks provided for in the SCMS Project workplan and/or directed by
the Country Director and DCOP, SCMS; and in full accordance with
policies and procedures contained in the JSI Field Office Manual and
decisions and policies determined by the FO senior management team.
Manage, mentor, and periodically evaluate the performance of
individual Procurement Department staff, in accordance with USAID and US
Government regulations and JSI and Field Office policies and
procedures.
Together with Procurement Department staff, inform, coordinate,
execute as necessary, and monitor procurements funded under the SCMS
Project in Nigeria; and oversee the preparation of weekly procurement
status reports and their provision to all stakeholders.
In collaboration with stakeholders, monitor the performance and
effectiveness of all aspects of the supply chain for HIV/AIDS
commodities in Nigeria and promptly advise stakeholders on issues where
performance may be affected by commodity procurements.
Together with other FO staff and stakeholders, assist the
preparation of long-term forecasts of commodity requirements and the
detailed supply plans needed to meet those requirements; and
continuously monitor the execution of the supply plans and promptly
advise FO staff and USAID of problems or when changes are warranted.
Support the DCOP for SCMS and Associate Director of Procurement in
coordinating with donor organizations and other stakeholders to ensure
rational and timely procurement of HIV/AIDS-related commodities.
Maintain close working relations with all PEPFAR-supported
Implementing Partners; and with other organizations, agencies, partners
and stakeholders as directed by the Country Director and DCOP for SCMS.
Identify capacity building needs of procurement unit staff and of
partner organizations; and assist and oversee the development and
implementation of plans and activities to meet those needs.
Advise the Country Director and DCOP for SCMS requirements for
technical assistance from SCMS-Washington and/or other sources; and
ensure the preparation of documents needed for the realization of such
assistance, including Terms of Reference and/or Scopes of Work.
Together with the Procurement Department and other Field Office
staff, ensure full compliance with all US Government and USAID rules and
regulations, as well as established SCMS Project regulations and
Standard Operating Procedures, in the provision of in-country
procurement services.
In collaboration with local and international vendors, assure the
quality of all procured products and their timely delivery, in
accordance with established international and SCMS Project standards.
Oversee the provision of procurement services for non-PEPFAR-supported requirements as stipulated by the Country Director.
Contribute to the preparation of, and assure the quality and timely
completion and submission of, various regular and one-off project and
technical reports and studies as directed by USAID or the Country
Director and/or SCMS DCOP.
Perform other duties as directed by the Country Director or his/her designated deputies.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least seven years’ experience executing and/or managing commodity
procurements funded by international donors, including at least four
years’ experience managing procurements of health-related commodities.
At least four years’ personnel management experience.
A post-baccalaureate degree in logistics, management, public health,
business or other related area; or a minimum of ten years’ experience
in procurement or other supply-chain related activities.
Previous experience supporting national government health-related programs in a low or moderate income environment.
Fluency in English.
Excellent writing and oral presentation skills.
Demonstrated facility with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and Power Point.
Proven ability to work both independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team.
Proven, successful experience communicating and collaborating
effectively with national and sub-national governments, international
donors, commercial companies, non-governmental organizations, and other
program partners.
Experience with USAID health programs is a strong plus.
Previous experience in Nigeria also is a strong plus, although not essential.
Good knowledge of and previous experience using PipeLine and Quantimed software is a strong plus.
Limited domestic and international travel will be required.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 01/21/2013.
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