CNFA
is a not-for-profit international agricultural development organization
headquartered in Washington, D.C. and dedicated to increasing rural incomes by
empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs. CNFA assists smallholders in
increasing household-level food security and nutrition through improved
agricultural practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop
production, food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based
organizations, and strengthened linkages to markets. CNFA has a successful
track record of implementing agricultural development programs in 43 countries.
is a not-for-profit international agricultural development organization
headquartered in Washington, D.C. and dedicated to increasing rural incomes by
empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs. CNFA assists smallholders in
increasing household-level food security and nutrition through improved
agricultural practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop
production, food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based
organizations, and strengthened linkages to markets. CNFA has a successful
track record of implementing agricultural development programs in 43 countries.
Feed
the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
Operations
and Procurement Manager
and Procurement Manager
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Project
Name |
Feed
the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze/Project No. AID-696-C-17-00001 |
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Job
Title |
Operations
and Procurement Manager |
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Reports
To |
Director
of Finance and Operations |
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Level
of Effort |
Full-time
position |
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Place
of Performance |
Hinga
Weze target districts |
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Background
CNFA
is a US-based non-profit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to
stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods by empowering the
private sector through five core capabilities: (1) Productivity,
Food Security and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm
Services; (3) Economic Resilience and Rapid Recovery; (4) Value
Chain Development; and (5) Volunteer Technical Assistance.
CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food security and
nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of
new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and
storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened
linkages to markets.
is a US-based non-profit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to
stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods by empowering the
private sector through five core capabilities: (1) Productivity,
Food Security and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm
Services; (3) Economic Resilience and Rapid Recovery; (4) Value
Chain Development; and (5) Volunteer Technical Assistance.
CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food security and
nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of
new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and
storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened
linkages to markets.
Program
Description Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
Description Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
The
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholders farmers income,
improve nutritional status of Rwandan women and children, and
increase the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to the changing
climate.
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholders farmers income,
improve nutritional status of Rwandan women and children, and
increase the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to the changing
climate.
Program
Description Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
Description Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
The
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholders farmers income,
improve nutritional status of Rwandan women and children, and
increase the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to the changing
climate.
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholders farmers income,
improve nutritional status of Rwandan women and children, and
increase the resilience of the agriculture and food systems to the changing
climate.
Position
Description
Description
Reporting
to the Finance and Operations Director, the Operations and Procurement Manager
will serve as the lead member of the operations team overseeing all aspects of
program compliance to USAID regulations, logistics, procurement, HR and office
operations. S/he is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the project
office, coordinating logistics, leading procurement processes, supporting the
program’s overall human resource and program administration, supervising and
monitoring the administrative budget, and maintaining necessary documentation
according to CNFA policy, USAID rules and regulations, and host-country
regulations. The Operations and Procurement Manager is based in Kigali.
to the Finance and Operations Director, the Operations and Procurement Manager
will serve as the lead member of the operations team overseeing all aspects of
program compliance to USAID regulations, logistics, procurement, HR and office
operations. S/he is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the project
office, coordinating logistics, leading procurement processes, supporting the
program’s overall human resource and program administration, supervising and
monitoring the administrative budget, and maintaining necessary documentation
according to CNFA policy, USAID rules and regulations, and host-country
regulations. The Operations and Procurement Manager is based in Kigali.
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
The
main duties of the Finance and Operations Director include, but are not limited
to:
main duties of the Finance and Operations Director include, but are not limited
to:
- Ensure
the smooth implementation of all project operational activities,
including: procurement, human resources, logistics, and service delivery
aspects of the program; - Directly
supervise the work of the HR Administrative Assistant, Provincial Finance
and Procurement Coordinators, Office Receptionists and drivers; - Collaborate
with CNFA HQ to develop and periodically update the Feed the Future Rwanda
Hinga Weze program’s policies, procedures, and guidelines, including, but
not limited to: procurement policies, accounting procedures and ensure
that all organizational policies and regulations are in line with USAID
and host-country regulations; - Lead
and/or oversee procurement processes including, drafting/reviewing RFPs
and RFQs, conducting bid analyses and evaluations, drafting procurement
contracts, and reviewing contract deliverables; - Ensure
procurement files are maintained in an orderly and up-to-date system, as
per USAID regulations and internal standards; - HR
administration responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
management of local and international volunteer consultants, expert
interpretation of the program’s field personnel manual, manage personnel
recruitment cycle, oversee training of program staff, manage workforce
development, and collaborate with the COP to resolve HR issues; - Ensure
that staff contracts and profiles (other than the ones managed directly by
CNFA’s Washington, DC Office) are in place and appropriately monitored and
updated; - Ensure
that all personnel records are maintained in a confidential manner; - Maintain
necessary program documentation and reporting in accordance with USAID and
host-country regulations, CNFA policy and host-country regulations; - Coordinate
travel logistics, monitor the use of vehicles and drivers, handle vehicle
administration; - Undertake
other assignments or tasks at the request of the Chief of Party
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in business administration, finance or related area of study or
equivalent work experience; - At
least five years progressively responsible work experience in
managing complex donor-funded project(s), and at least five
years of accounting, financial or operational management and/or grants
administration experience; - Minimum
of three years of experience in USAID-funded program(s); - At
least five years in a supervisory capacity or experience managing teams of
at least five direct reports; - Demonstrated
ability to interact and communicate with wide range of stakeholders both
verbally and in writing; - Demonstrated
ability to collaborate, willingness to innovate and ability to think
systematically; - Proven
experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining the
quality of deliverables within deadlines. - Advanced
oral and written communication skills in English required;
- APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
Qualified
Candidates should submit online their application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV)
with proven work experience, Copy of academic documents, transcripts and a copy
of National Identification to Email: hingaweze@cnfa.org with
the subject “Operations and Procurement Manager”
Candidates should submit online their application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV)
with proven work experience, Copy of academic documents, transcripts and a copy
of National Identification to Email: hingaweze@cnfa.org with
the subject “Operations and Procurement Manager”
The
deadline for submitting applications is on October 21st,
2018 at 5 pm local time. Applications should be
addressed to the Chief of Party of Hinga Weze Activity.
deadline for submitting applications is on October 21st,
2018 at 5 pm local time. Applications should be
addressed to the Chief of Party of Hinga Weze Activity.
We
are looking to fill this position immediately and will be interviewing
qualified candidates on a rolling basis. Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
are looking to fill this position immediately and will be interviewing
qualified candidates on a rolling basis. Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.