Job Responsibilities:
Lead the day-to-day procurement process.
Participate in the recruitment of a local procurement officer and conduct his/her training on IFES procurement policies.
Work with the IFES C&G Administrator and the HQ Nigeria program team to identify possible solutions to expedite emergency procurement requests when necessary.
Hold regular calls with C&G Administrator and HQ Nigeria Program team to discuss procurement developments.
Train local staff on required procurement processes that must be followed, with emphasis on the new IFES procurement policy effective February 1, 2016. The training must be conducted within 1 week after start of the consultancy, with follow-up “refresher” training sessions implemented, as necessary.
Train local staff to monitor vendor performance and ensure that commodities procured or services provided meet the quality standards described in the contract deliverables.
Ensure that all commodities procured meet the appropriate USG standards for quality, efficacy and safety or other such appropriate standards; train local staff on same.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience leading and implementing procurements for USAID-funded programs in the field of democracy, governance, and/or elections within the NGO community.
At least 4 years of experience in a mid or senior level procurement role.
Experience interpreting and implementing procurement policy
Experience training staff on procurement processes.
Experience conducting vendor verification and drafting procurement documentation such as selection memos and contracts.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated liaising skills and attention to detail.
Experience working in Nigeria or sub-Saharan Africa highly preferred.
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