Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is recruiting candidates for a Consultant to Support RSSH Procurement and Operations Unit.
JOB TITLE: Consultant to Support RSSH Procurement and Operations Unit
JOB LOCATION: Abuja
Job ref.: R18
Job type: Full time
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JOB DETAILS:
The consultant will support the MSH RSSH Procurement and Operations Team with the following:
- Review accuracy and completeness of specifications of goods/services to be procured
- Support the preparation and issuance of Requests for Quotations, Invitation to Bids, Request for Proposals to potential bidders.
- Support development of draft contracts for clearance and approval by management.
- Tracking of all Procurement of goods/ services and works to ensure timelines and specifications are met.
- Assist in the management of contracts,purchase orders, long-term agreements in accordance with MSH policy and donor regulations and procedures.
- Support the undertaking of market research to identify and recommend potential suppliers, facilitate & support the registration of new vendors/suppliers and compile data/documents to support the selection of vendors/suppliers, ensuring standard processes are followed.
- Support the preparation of Purchase Orders, in order to support the procurement of appropriate goods and services.
- Contribute to negotiations with vendors/suppliers on terms and conditions of orders and contracts, alongside the Procurement Specialist and/or the Senior Operations Manager, in order to obtain the best value for MSH.
- Support the research, collection and analysis of data in order to produce reports to enable informed decision-making by the Procurement Unit, and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Support the compilation of consolidated Procurement Plans on the basis of review of all Annual Work Plans.
- Compile logs for Request for Quotation, Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, Contracts, Long Term Agreement etc.
- Maintain up-to-date and complete records, documentation and filing of all procurement processes to support regular updates on procurement timelines and ensure regular communication within MSH of the expected delivery timelines.
- Other Procurement and Operations tasks and functions that may be required.
Deliverables:
- Completed assigned Tasks during the duration of the consultancy
Job Requirements
- A University degree in any field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage
- At least 3 years of relevant work procurement experience in an NGO
- Knowledge of and experience in Global Fund and NGO Procurement / Operational Rules and Regulations
- Proficiency in current MS Office software applications and other procurement software is essential. Familiarity with QuickBooks will be an asset.
- Experience in managing procurement plans and contract tracking tools
- Ability to work under pressure and excellent and human relation skills
- Strong analytical skill
- Very strong report writing skills
- Sense of ownership and pride in performance and impacts
- Team player
- Great interpersonal skills.
- Strong oral & Written communication skills.
- Competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
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Job Features
Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |
Deadline | Not Specified. |