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  • Posted: Jul 29, 2019
    Deadline: Aug 9, 2019
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    IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a world-wide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals. The purpose of this job is to contribute to IPPF’s global technical leadership in quality comprehensive service delivery (including...
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    Procurement & Commodity Security Manager

    Job Description

    The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Africa Regional Office WISH 2 Project is looking to fill the position of Procurement & Commodity Security Manager.

    The Post Holder will be responsible for the procurement and commodity security process of the DFID funded WISH2 project for the project management hub in Nairobi and the members associations involved in the project.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Procurement policies and processes
      • Ensure appropriate procurement policies are defined, and being followed by all WISH2 Member Associations
      • Liaise with Head of Supply Chain to continuously align processes with IPPF Central Office Supply Chain strategy
      • Promote procurement best practice and standard processes throughout WISH2
      • Work with MA’s to review DFID compliant processes and procedures are in place and identify opportunities to improve processes and systems
      • Provide guidance to country programmes and central functions on procurement best practices including supplier selection, sourcing, procurement operations, supplier and category management
    • Manage the procurement function of the WISH2 Hub in Nairobi working in line with WISH procurement strategy and processes
      • Working in alignment with the Africa Regional Office team and systems, identification and effective sourcing of new equipment, goods, supplies and services for the function of the WISH2 Hub liaise with Member Associations to advise on use of different procurement mechanisms for different project requirements
      • Ensure Member Associations have procurement plans in place, based on quantification and forecasting and to ensure timely order placement with procurement teams
      • Ensure Member Associations have completed and whole procurement documentation that is IPPF & DFID compliant
      • Maintenance and monitoring of internal controls including documentation of processes
      • Review operational performance and provide advice and guidance on procurement matters, this may include specific project performance review or critical project/agreement reviews
      • Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements
      • Review MA WISH2 local procurement processes are in compliance with WISH2 Procurement strategy and processes.
      • Increase and improve MA capacity in procurement process via calls, webinars, visits and guidelines
    • Manage timely quantification and order placement for Family Planning commodities for the WISH2 project Member Associations and manage and advise on the routes to market
      • Active communication with Regional Offices and/or WISH2 Member Associations to ensure that they have timely information and their procurement needs are met for the project within the MA’s whole programme
      • Works with WISH2 MA’s to understand their stock levels and forecast their FP commodities for the WISH2 project and in the context of their FP programme in order to avert stock outs
      • Liaises with WISH2 MA’s to alert global procurement manager and WISH2 Programmes Director to any country level commodity shortages or crises
      • Support and facilitate relationships of MA’s and UNFPA in country
    • Establish a strategic relationship with UNFPA country office colleagues to support WISH2 project supplies
    • Work together with IPPF CO and regional Supply Chain Colleagues on establishing a holistic UNFPA relationship for WISH2 in harmony with IPPF needs
    • In coordination with RO and CO colleagues ensure UNFPA have up to date information on WISH2 MA consumption and stock levels as required.

    QUALIFICATIONS & PROVEN ABILITY

    • Master’s degree in international business, supply chain management, logistics (or equivalent).
    • Preferably CIPS Qualified (or equivalent)
    • Minimum of 5 years management function in a procurement environment - essential
    • Experience of working in a multi-national environment – desirable
    • Experience working with international pharmaceutical supply chains in low- and middle- income countries - essential
      Substantial experience in (Public) Health related Procurement and Supply Chain operations – essential
    • Regulatory experience - desirable
    • Up-to-date knowledge and training in Good Distribution Practice - essential
    • Experience in dealing with international agencies like UNFPA - desirable

    Method of Application

    Interested persons are requested to submit a CV including three referees and cover letter indicating educational background, experience, skills and why you think you are the best candidate for the position to: hroffice@ippfaro.org

    Competitive remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

    IPPF is an equal opportunity employer. Closing date 9th August 2019.

    We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

    “Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV.”

    IPPF has​ been made aware of various fraudulent vacancy announcements circulated via e-mail from websites falsely stating that they are issued by or in association with IPPF. These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money from the recipients of such correspondence are fraudulent and IPPF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

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