For over 45 years and in 146 countries, ACDI / VOCA has
empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the
global economy.
Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI / VOCA is a nonprofit
international development organization that delivers technical and management
assistance
in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development,
community development and food security in order to promote broad-based
economic growth and vibrant civil society.
ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 38
countries and revenues of over $140 million.
Subcontract Compliance Specialist
Subcontract Compliance Specialist
Nairobi, Kenya
We are currently seeking a Subcontract Compliance Specialist for
the Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth
(REGAL-AG) project, funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value
chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Responsible
for all aspects of Subcontracting, procurement of goods and services, and
overall program compliance in accordance with ACDI/VOCA and USAID
procurement policies and procedures
- Responsible
for the facilitation, negotiation and administration of subcontracts and
consulting agreements.
- Ensures
proper estimates to compete, reprogram, and respond to other performance
and financial issues relevant to compliance.
- Drafts
RFPs for subcontractors after thoroughly reviewing and understanding the
project requirements and using ACDI/VOCA procurement system approved
templates.
- Ensures
that all pre-award assessments for subcontractors are completed and
well-documented in the files and that all requirements of pre-award
approvals are met.
- Negotiates
subcontract including price/cost and coordinates negotiations of terms and
conditions.
- Makes
awards; prepares initial subcontract file and reviews periodically to
ensure compliance; ensures that subcontractors comply with schedule and
financial requirements of subcontracts. Assesses subcontractor financial
risk and advises project management as needed.
- Ensures
contractual deliverables are being met in a timely manner (i.e.,
Financial/Technical Reports, Property Reports); ensures that reports are
reviewed by the proper parties.
- Responds
promptly, courteously and professionally to project personnel, vendors and
subcontractor requests/inquiries.
- Works
collaboratively with cross functional organizations within Regional and
Headquarters Finance and Compliance staff to fulfill day-to-day
requirementsand problem resolution.
- Participates
in proposing revisions to ACDI/VOCA Field Procurement policies and
procedures, collaborating with the Regional Finance and Compliance Manager.
- Must
be willing and able to travel up to 60% of the time to field offices
including Garissa and Marsabit.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in relevant field, including business, accounting, or compliance
- 3-5
years of related experience in subcontracts, procurement, and compliance
with donor regulations
- Expert
with FAR &AIDAR as applicable to subcontracting and procurement
- The
ability to apply the clauses and negotiate without management or legal
support
- Ability
to independently develop amendments and modifications as a result of
negotiations
- Strong
written and oral communication skills as well as thorough familiarity with
Microsoft Office applications
- Previous
attendance at USAID training in contracting and compliance preferred
- Motivated
to grow and develop professionally
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject
line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 30, 2012.