Relevant Experience:

• An advanced degree in a suitable discipline or field of study, preferably SCM or in Engineering/ or Finance
• Preferably Four (04) years of experience in management, including work in the public sector and project management
• Demonstrated experience of working in donor funded projects and managing procurements/grants in compliance with MDB and PPRA procedures is required; and
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Job Description:

• Assist in updating accreditation mechanism and undertaking procurement capacity assessment of the FIPs;
• Assist in developing "Grant Manual" (and its amendment from time to time);
• Review of Grant Application Forms, Cost Base Analysis, and Subaward approval request
• Assist in updating NDRMF annual Procurement Plan, Grant/Contracts Awards and Disbursement Projections;
• Assist in preparation of procurement documents (EOIs, RFPs, RFQGs etc), evaluation of applications/proposals, negotiations and finalizing awards; and keeping track of procurement events and important dates;
• Assist in review of amendments to the contract(s)/sub-awards as necessary during execution; preparation of progress reports on procurement, contract award and disbursements, and any associated action that may be required.
• Assist in procurement of goods and required services for the Fund;
• Research, identify, and evaluate vendors for pricing and quality and maintain vendor’s list and contacts
• Draft minutes of meetings of procurement matters and obtain procurement evaluation committee approval.
• Forward purchase orders to vendors and ensure timely supply of materials.
• Receives purchases and check requests, checks for accuracy, and forwards to GM SSG