University
of Maryland
School
of Medicine
Procurement
Manager -
Nairobi
Oversee
the procurement function to ensure that all procurement is undertaken as per
laid down laws, rules and regulations, while enforcing transparency and
accountability in the procurement process to ensure value for money;
Duties
& Responsibilities
- He
/ She will review procurement initiatives for approval, compliance and
execution within MGIC in line with USG guidelines and MGIC procurement
guidelines.
- Develop
and implement MGIC’s Procurement strategies and policies
- Provide
oversight to sourcing in support of project activities and conduct
training on procurement, sourcing, contracting responsibilities, ethics
and general guidelines on property management.
- Examine
and re-evaluate existing contracts in line with performance.
- Perform
risk analysis regarding supply contracts and agreements.
- Ensures
project procurements are conducted within the stipulated timelines (timely
project procurements)
- Review,
up-date, interpret and implement existing procurement regulations,
procedures and systems; prepare and ensure implementation of the
procurement manual.
- Ensure
timely and efficient implementation of procurement strategy and ensure
that departmental performance targets are set and achieved.
- Oversee
the maintenance and safeguarding of procurement records and
documents.
- Monitor
contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of
contracts in accordance with terms and conditions of the contract
Qualifications
- A
minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus eight (8) years of related
experience;
- CIPS
qualifications.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of procurement / contracts principles, contracts administration
and finance or accounting.
- Experience
working under USAID or DFID funded international projects preferred.
- Applicants
must exhibit a flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in
a team environment.
- They
must also be able to work well independently to meet unexpected demands.
If you meet the above qualifications, you are requested to send your application and CV to hr@mgickenya.org by September 16, 2016.
Candidates are required to quote the TITLE & LOCATION of the position being applied on the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
