Chemonics,Senior procurement advisor Jobs in Rwanda

es, provides technical assistance to improve
partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and collaborates with key
international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. The senior
procurement advisor will work closely with MPPD staff to track and monitor the
receipt of health commodities at warehousing facilities and to facilitate the
payment process for warehousing management fees. We are looking for individuals
who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the
world.
Responsibilities include:

• In
  cooperation with MPPD, prepare an annual technical assistance work plan
  and budget in accordance with the USAID/Rwanda funding and planning cycle
• Provide
  monthly product purchase orders as well as shipment and payment status
  reports to MPPD for all commodities GHSC-PSM procures on behalf of the
  Rwandan government; update MPPD on any changes to the supply plan’s
  delivery schedule
• Provide
  MPPD with a biweekly report on expected shipments (in accordance with the
  product shipment plan) to facilitate the organization of storage space and
  the procurement of health commodities
• Ensure
  all shipments comply with remaining shelf-life requirements
• Work
  with Rwanda’s Ministry of Health and Suppliers to remove any rejected
  goods
• Oversee
  the provision of technical assistance to MPPD, as outlined in the annual
  GHSC-PSM work plans
• Track
  incoming shipments, reviewing their completeness and accuracy as well as
  proof of delivery (POD) documentation; confirm the arrival of the right
  quantity and quality of delivered supply chain management system
  consignments
• Maintain
  auditable records, including approved supply plans and supporting
  documentation, of all managed procured items
• Perform
  other tasks the technical director assigns
• Facilitate
  the achievement of the overall project goals

• Advanced
  degree in supply chain management, pharmacy, medical laboratory
  technology, public health, or another related field with experience in the
  field of health commodities procurement, including experience complying
  with U.S. government and USAID regulations
• Experience
  with supply chain audits or supporting central medical stores preferred
• Membership
  in the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies strongly preferred
• Knowledge
  of procuring medical products, including medical equipment, strongly
  preferred
• At
  least five years of experience with the procurement of health commodities,
  pharmaceuticals, laboratory reagents, consumables, and supplies for
  HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, and maternal and child health programs
• Working
  experience with International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) 2010 rules
• Knowledge
  of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and experience with a U.S. government
  contractor
• Demonstrated
  experience with contract management and vendor pre-qualification
• Demonstrated
  ability to build on and maintain working relationships, interacting
  productively and comfortably with government agencies
• Ability
  to work productively in high-performing teams as well as independently to
  deliver expected results
• Experience
  and interest in supervising and managing technical staff
• Strong
  customer-support skills, including responsiveness and an ability to
  maintain professional working relationships at all levels of the company
• Sound
  judgment, training experience, and an ability to identify and resolve
  policy and operational constraints
• Ability
  to prioritize, meets deadlines, and work on multiple tasks
• Ability
  to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Excellent
  organizational and presentation skills; keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated
  leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency
  in English required