Deloitte Consulting LLP Procurement Director (Millennium Challenge Account) Job Vacancy in Malawi

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• On
  behalf of MCA-Malawi, manage all activities related to the procurement of
  works, goods and services that are needed for the operations of MCA-Malawi
  and the implementation of the Compact program.
• Conduct
  an assessment of the procurement resources needed by MCA-Malawi, lead the
  recruitment of experienced procurement support staff and/or the
  recruitment of consultants or technical assistance, and organize the
  procurement process, including overseeing the development of a detailed
  Procurement Operations Manual and enforcing compliance therewith.
• Develop
  and implement a plan for creating process and a panel of experts to hear
  bid challenges.
• Manage
  the interaction between people and institutions involved in procurements
  for the Compact program.  In particular, coordinate inputs from
  members of the MCA-Malawi team and other technical entities within the
  Government of Malawi into the procurement process, including preparation
  of terms of reference (TORs) and statements of work (SOWs), participation
  on technical evaluation panels, and drafting of technical evaluation
  reports, as needed.
• Lead
  MCA-Malawi’s efforts to ensure that all procurement transactions are
  implemented in accordance with the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines
  including reviewing and approving all solicitation documents to ensure
  they have received necessary approvals, adhere to agreed formats, meet
  best practice standards, and address MCA-Malawi’s procurement needs.
• Serve
  as the main point of contact between MCA-Malawi and an outside Procurement
  Agent; review and approve the procurement notices, procurement plans,
  periodic reports and other deliverables that the Procurement Agent
  prepares; provide guidance and direction to the Procurement Agent team;
  and ensure that the actions of the Procurement Agent are in full
  compliance with agreed procedures and the MCC Program Procurement
  Guidelines.
• Approves
  procurement decisions in accordance with the MCC Program Procurement
  Guidelines.
• On
  behalf of MCA-Malawi, oversee negotiations with contractors and
  consultants with respect to change orders, variations and contract
  modifications, as necessary.
• Compile
  and maintain complete records of all procurement activity.
• Provide
  clear information on the progress of procurement activities to
  MCA-Malawi’s management team, as necessary, while taking all necessary
  actions to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the procurement
  process.
• Manages
  the members of the MCA-Malawi procurement team.
• Serves
  as the main point of contact between MCA-Malawi and MCC on procurement
  issues, and prepare information and provide reports from time to time, as
  needed to keep MCC well informed of progress, issues and risks.
• From
  time to time, represent MCA-Malawi in meetings with other donors or in
  public forums with respect to procurement procedures under the Compact
  program.
• Other
  tasks and responsibilities as requested by the CEO or Deputy CEO.

• University
  degree in law, public administration, business administration,
  international development or a related field.
• Extensive
  familiarity with the procurement guidelines used by international donors,
  including the World Bank or United Stated Government donor organizations.
• Familiarity
  with FIDIC contracting procedures.  Familiarity with FIDIC “Yellow
  Book” contracting is preferred. 
• Approximately
  seven (7) or more years of experience developing and managing public
  procurements within procurement systems that use or apply international
  procurement standards.  Prior experience working with programs and
  projects that involve international donor assistance and international
  procurement or competitive bidding rules is preferred.  Prior
  experience using or applying the World Bank’s procurement rules is
  preferred.
• Ability
  to coordinate with numerous distinct entities in overseeing and reporting
  on procurement activities.
• Demonstrated
  ability to work constructively and effectively with technical experts,
  government officials, stakeholders and counterparts.
• Superior
  organizational and time-management skills. Demonstrated experience
  managing complex procurements and procurement procedures, including such
  situations as bid challenges, difficult negotiations, or contractor
  performance issues.
• Strong
  computer skills in email, word processing, spreadsheets and the
  Internet.  Experience with MS Project, Primavera or other project
  management software is strongly preferred..
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication skills in English.

1. A
   cover letter highlighting your background and experience as they relate to
   the required qualifications. Please include your knowledge of FIDIC
   contract procedures, including any “Yellow Book” experience, and your
   experience collaborating with technical experts, government officials,
   stakeholders, and counterparts;
2. A
   resume describing your qualifications as they best describe your
   experience related to the job for which you are applying;
3. Three
   professional references, with at least one being a former supervisor.
   Please include their complete and current contact information,
   including  name, current title, their relationship with
   you, and also their phone number and email address; 
4. Your
   salary history for the past three years (by year) and your salary
   requirements. Please note, for selected candidates salary verification
   will be conducted. 

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• Via
  email:       
  mcamalawi-procdir@deloitte.com