Vacancies in Procurement
RTI International is one of the
world’s leading research institutes,
dedicated to improving the human
condition by turning knowledge into
practice.
Our staff of more than 4,000
provides research and technical
expertise to governments and
businesses in more than 40 countries
in the areas of health and
pharmaceuticals, education and
training, surveys and statistics,
advanced technology, international
development, economic and social
policy, energy and the environment,
and laboratory and chemistry
services.
The Senior Procurement Specialist
will act as a primary resource to
ensure that all project and corporate
purchases are made according to
RTI/USAID/FAR rules and regulations
as well as aligned with strategic
sourcing initiatives where global
agreements/contracts are available.
This position will be located in the
RTI Regional Office, Nairobi Kenya.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conduct training on a regular basis
for regional office and project staff
regarding subcontracts and
procurement, local procurement
policy, sourcing, contracting
responsibilities, ethics and general
guidelines on property management.
* Serve as primary point of contact
for management and administration
of leases with respect to of. Effectively
interpret, train and communicate RTI
Procurement Policies and Procedures
to project and Regional office staff.
* Review procurement files for
compliance with RTI and Federal/
USAID requirements including
supplier identification, competition,
source justification and/or price
reasonableness.
* Verify that all procurements are
approved and executed in
accordance with applicable Federal
regulations and RTI Procurement
Policies and Procedures. Assist and
provide oversight to sourcing in
support of project activities on an as-
needed basis.
* Identify and develop qualified
suppliers for a broad range of
commodities and services in support
of project activities with the goal of
undertaking enhanced supplier
surveillance functions.
* Provide on-site operational
assistance for projects during
mobilization/implementation period
and as-needed for other major
procurement activities; provide
demobilization/closeout support as
needed.
* Conduct training on a regular basis
for regional office and project staff
regarding subcontracts and
procurement, local procurement
policy, sourcing, contracting
responsibilities, ethics and general
guidelines on property management.
* Review procurement files for
compliance with RTI and Federal/
USAID requirements including
supplier identification, competition,
source justification and/or price
reasonableness.
* Verify that all procurements are
approved and executed in
accordance with applicable Federal
regulations and RTI Procurement
Policies and Procedures. Assist and
provide oversight to sourcing in
support of project activities on an as-
needed basis.
* Coordinate with Accounts Payable
and applicable project staff, as
needed, to resolve supplier issues
concerning invoicing and payments
issues.
* Identify and develop qualified
suppliers for a broad range of
commodities and services in support
of project activities with the goal of
undertaking enhanced supplier
surveillance functions. Draft,
negotiate and finalize all types of
contractual correspondence and
documents within signature
authority.
* Provide on-site operational
assistance for projects during
mobilization/implementation period
and as-needed for other major
procurement activities; provide
demobilization/closeout support as
needed.
*Serve as primary point of contact
for management and administration
of leases with respect to office,
residential, warehouse and
equipment requirements for Africa.
* Assist in the development of non
expendable property budget
approval (including competition
requirements); develop notifications
for subcontracting activities; submit
waivers up to and including lease vs
purchase analysis and US source and
origin sourcing.
* Support regional office operations
by engaging in purchasing
agreements with local suppliers and
service agreements for facility and
equipment maintenance.
* Enter and maintain procurement
commitments in RTI’s finance and
accounting systems; provide support
to field offices for procurement
activities and review monthly project
activity reports in coordination with
compliance responsibilities.
* Facilitate and develop RTI’s logistics
capacity with regard to inventory
management, warehousing, property
control to enhance project activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
* Bachelor’s degree plus three to five
(3-5) years of related experience;
Master’s degree (law or business)
strongly suggested; Legal background
and experience a plus.
* Must be a Kenyan citizen or a
resident who is legally and
operationally able to work in Nairobi,
Kenya to be considered for this
position.
* Knowledge of procurement/
contracts principles and terminology
as well as basics of contracts
administration and finance or
accounting. General background,
understanding of and experience
with various procurement and/or
logistics activities.
* Knowledge of, and experience with,
the use and interpretation of
regulatory material such as the
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR),
Agency Supplementary Regulations
(especially various USAID regulations
and policies), Code of Federal
Regulations, and Uniform Commercial Code.
* Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with
co-workers, supervisor, project staff,
and clients. Proficient interpersonal,
oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to perform duties that
require close attention to detail, to
prioritize workload and follow tasks
through to completion.
* Ability to work independently within
scope of job description. Basic math
and computer skills.
Qualified candidates should submit
their cover letter and up-to-date CV
to kenyaoffice@rti.org, addressed
to the attention of Senior
Procurement Specialist.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
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