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Grants & Procurement Manager, Somalia Economic Growth
Responsibilities and Duties:
Responsibilities and Duties:
The goal of the Somalia Economic Growth program is to promote inclusive economic growth in Somalia. The contract must be implemented in all three zones of the country.
The Grants & Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the contracting and grants award processes and procurements related to technical project activities of the Grants/ Partnership Fund, and is responsible for leading all international, regional and local procurement for technical project activities and in-kind grant procurements required by the Grants/Partnership Fund.
The Grants and Procurement Manager is also responsible for conducting negotiations with business grantees & suppliers, and drafting contracts and grants agreements as well as supporting and supervising the Grants Team.
The Grants & Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and documenting the entire procurement process, and purchasing international goods and services at competitive prices and ensuring that goods/services are properly receipted, inventoried, and accounted for while assuring full compliance with USAID/AIDAR/FAR rules and regulations as well as IRG/Engility compliance and procurement policies.
Minimum Tangible Qualifications: - At least a Masters degree in business, economics, statistics, international development, or related field
- A least 7 years' technical experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans and results-based management
- Must demonstrate at least 3 years' work experience in developing countries, including in conflict-affected contexts
- Excellent oral and written English language communication skills. Somali speaking skills an advantage
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in Somalia or surrounding areas.
This is a contingent position based on contract award and customer funding.
