Planning

• Conduct and/or supervise non-health procurement under the Global Fund grant under the direct supervision of the Deputy Programme Manager.
• Lead procurement process for non-health goods and services.
• Prepare annual procurement plans and support adaptations of PSM plan when required. Participate in the PMU planning exercises.
• Support in monitoring the planning instruments and ensure that the unit's activities are carried out in the framework of the objectives of the FMOH PMU strategic plan.
• Review and comment on all proposals for procurement services, including those undertaken by the Sub recipients.
• Support in overseeing transparent and timely procurement processes for goods and services complying with FMOH and the Global Fund guidelines and policies.

Management 

 

• Lead the Procurement team in timely and efficient delivery of services.
• Ensure the execution of the procurement requirements under the grant according to the Global Fund requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of all procurement contracts and those under sub-recipients; ensure proper monitoring of administrative requirements and respect of conditions from both SR and FMOH side; Verify respect of activity and reporting calendars and disbursement schedules.
• Prepare value for money assessments.
• Ensure that all GF commodities under FMOH responsibility are properly ensured.  
• Ensure regular reporting required by GF and regular liaison with the LFA as and when required.
• Ensure timely reporting of procurement activities
• Promote and monitor the transparency of the procurement processes, and the use of international and FMOH public procurement best practices, and oversee all the steps.
• Promote capacity building of the PMU and Implementing units staff in the area of procurement.
• Support and collaborate closely on all  PSM activities performed by the PSM section.

Quality Control 

 

• Prepare the solicitation bases, criteria for evaluation, specifications, and evaluation reports, and participate in contractual negotiations for contracts of high value and complexity.
• Promote the incorporation of standard procurement forms within the unit and the use of instruments for planning and scheduling processes.
• Ensure compliance with GF quality assurance requirements for pharmaceuticals.
• Establish control mechanisms and internal audit systems of the inventories.
• Implement recommendations from internal and external audits assuring that corrective measures are placed in practice, when necessary.

• Excellent knowledge of tools, procedures and standards for the purchase of goods and services within the context of developmental support programs.
• Computer literate especially, in calculus sheets, excel, electronic systems is highly desirable pre-requisite.
• Working knowledge of Arabic and English.
• Effective communication skills and ability to establish good working relationships with national and international partners.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team 

Education

 

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Administration, Economics, Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain or equivalent disciplines.
• CIPS or SIAPS

Experience
 

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in procurement management 
• Experience in managing large and complex procurement processes
• At least 8 years in procurement, public health, project management, or supply chain management 
• Proven track record in the procurement in donor-funded projects/programmes.
• Strong leadership and proven ability to manage teams, performance management
• Strong negotiation skills and contracting and service-level agreement 
• Experience in managing projects and managing suppliers, vendors and procurement agents
• Strong organization skills with an eye for details, ability to plan, prioritize and implement day-to-day operations in a timely manner in a fast moving, dynamic, and time-bound environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Advanced computing skills in standard software systems, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.