Procurement Role at International Foundation for Electoral Systems - IFES

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.