• Development of RFQ/Ps for procurement of goods and services valued at $3000.00 USD or above.

• Conduct solicitations of quotations/proposals for goods and services in accordance with Abt policies and procedures.

• Leading evaluations for procurements valued at $3000.00 USD and above while providing guidance to the procurement committee members during the bid evaluation meeting.

• Preparing award summaries/memos as per Abt policy.

• Preparing bid analysis for procurements above $3,000.00.

• Issue local purchase orders (PO) to vendors and ensure vendors confirm and sign purchase orders before commencing performance of the order.

• Ensure complete procurement files are saved in the procurement database.

• Attending vendor issues arising during PO performance to ensure smooth completion of tasks.

• Updating the procurement tracker with all procurements worked on from start to close in collaboration with the procurement specialist.

• Collaborate with the procurement team/committee to ensure procurements are completed and executed while adhering to policy.

  Deliverables:

• Weekly report on procurement tasks performed and completed

• Weekly bid evaluation reports for all evaluations conducted

• Weekly report on awarded and performed purchase orders

• Weekly update of the procurement tracker

Experience

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience working as a procurement manager

• Experience working with USAID projects

• Knowledge of USAID policies on procurements and award

• Provincial and District health teams in the implementation of community health interventions

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Experience in working with local communities, civil society partners, urban /Local Government Institutions and Governments officials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree +3 years of relevant experience

• Degree in logistics, Business, Management, Administration or another relevant field

• Experience with USAID funded development programs, and knowledge of the federal and AID Acquisition Regulations (FAR & AIDARs) is desirable

• Excellent management organizational, computer (especially excel) and writing skills

• Fluent in English

• Possess UNDP CIPS Level 3 certification or equivalent certification in procurement & supply management, preferred