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 Chemonics International - We're one of the world’s leading partners in international development, because where Chemonics works, development works. From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help our clients, partners and beneficiaries take on the world’s toughest challenges. Today, we re-imagine global supply chains to deliver essential medicines to the right place at the right time. Our global network of more than 4,000 specialists share an unwavering resolve to work better, driven by a conviction that the world must be better.

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Job Title: Procurement Associate 

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.

Job Description / Scope of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Procurement Associate to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) 

• Provide support to the procurement team in ensuring full compliance of procurement activities with USAID and Chemonics rules and regulations, as well as policies and strategies. 
• Support procurement planning through collaboration with project staff and managers in the preparation of the procurement plan. 
• Maintain and update the Procurement Master Tracker and provide feedback on purchase to supervisor. 
• Draft letters, memoranda, email, etc. and monitor the progress and liaise with vendors during the entire procurement cycle. 
• Release RFQs or other tender documents as may be required, ensuring their conformity with USAID/Chemonics approved templates or seeking Compliance clearance in case of required adjustments. 
• Prepare purchase orders and work closely with the procurement managers to execute micro-purchases, follow-through and process payment to vendors upon completion of tasks. 
• Maintain a database of procurement standards and tools, rooster of best suppliers, contractors and service providers, activities and statistics and contract advertisement and awards for dissemination on a regular basis. 
• Conduct the Visual Search for all vendors and contractors before they are engaged to supply goods and/or services. 
• Ensure availability of all supporting documents for audit and review purposes. 
• Prepare weekly reports on procurement matters. 
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual.  
• Support achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance.  
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Procurement Manager.  
• Liaise with the logistics unit or IT unit on receipt of goods, equipment and services in view of obtaining proper delivery report, inspection report, or relevant certificates and that proper inventory is taken. 
• Provide support to carryout market research to determine sources of supplies. 
• Prepare shortlists of suitable contractors/suppliers. 
• Set-up/enhance and maintain a database of local suppliers ensuring regular update of data. 
• Maintain a vendor database and ensure effective use of the system to record the listing, updating, evaluation and monitoring of performance of service providers and vendors. 

Job Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Studies, management or a related field; 
• At least 3 years’ experience of working in procurement or in a relevant field; 
• Proactive, with positive problem-solving approach and attention to detail; 
• Good interpersonal and team-working skills; 
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills are required 
• Excellent skills of operating Microsoft word and excel spreadsheet; 
• Experience of working on USAID-funded or donor-funded project is required; 

Supervision:

• The Procurement Associate will report directly to the Procurement Manager 

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  12th September, 2022.

Note

• Please apply by completing the form and submitting a CV
• No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors

 

Job Title: Supply Chain Information System Advisor

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

 Job Description

• Chemonics seeks a Nigerian Supply Chain Information System Advisor for the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management project and Global Fund project in Nigeria.
• These projects aim to ensure an uninterrupted supply of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The Supply Chain Information Systems Advisor will provide technical support in all Supply Chain Information Systems (SCIS) projects and activities, across all task orders in Global Health Supply Chain Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Nigeria.
• This position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on the project’s supply chain information systems and electronic resources planning software to facilitate user access to supply chain data for analysis and information
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technological solutions to support supply chain activities for the GHSC-PSM project, e.g., demand and supply planning, transportation/storage optimization, etc.
• Support the development and deployment of appropriate applications or solutions for use by the PSM Nigeria program, funders and other relevant partners
• Support the administration, management, GHSC-PSM information technology platforms
• Support integration of supply chain information systems between multiple internal and 3rd party systems
• Support achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project performance.
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual.
• Facilitate user requirements definition, solution specifications, and documentation of systems and applications
• Support the development of implementation strategies for data and information management on all project’s supply chain information systems
• Maintain technical documentation for all project’s supply chain information systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology or related sciences with 5 years of work experience in supporting and managing information systems and at least 5 years of work experience in mid-complex data and information systems management
• Knowledge of data management/analysis processes and tools, e.g., Excel, Python, R, MySQL, Tableau, GIS software, ERP software, etc.
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel in the field
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Strong skills in interpretation and evaluation of data are required
• Strong oral and written communications skills are required

Supervision:

• The Supply Chain Information Systems Advisor will report to the MIS Manager, Supply Chain Information Systems.  

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline  12th September, 2022.

Note

• Please apply by completing the form and submitting a CV
• No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors

Job Title: Security Manager

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Scope

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Security Manager to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain - Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.  

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has three task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All three task orders are implemented in Nigeria.   
• The SM will also supervise two regional security managers to ensure regular coordination and consistency of security procedures across Nigeria.  
• S/he will be responsible for building and enhancing strategic relationships with key government ministries (e.g. Nigeria Ministry of Defense) and the Nigerian security sector, including developing relationships with local security professionals, NGO/IP security managers, and security forces.
• S/he must also be able work with and coordinate with various stakeholders in country and the Chemonics Corporate office, while demonstrating sound judgment and a high level of discretion. 
• The Security Manager (SM) will be responsible for managing the security platform which will support all project operations in Nigeria.
• S/he will develop a strong understanding of Chemonics corporate security policies and procedures and apply these in a consistent and thoughtful manner to the specific requirements of all programs in Nigeria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) 

• Lead the development of the security platform. Develop comprehensive and realistic security protocols for program operations in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria that are compliant with Chemonics safety and security policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the project technical and operations teams to create tailored processes to protect project staff, assets and commodities.  
• Supervise security advisors. Manage direct-line security advisors and ensure appropriate professional standards, growth, and performance. 
• Build and enhance security relationships. 
• Establish relationships with local law enforcement, civil authorities and development organizations for the purpose of obtaining the most current information affecting the security of the program.
• Liaise with local security forces, beneficiaries and members of the team and establish a network of contacts who can provide information on a regular basis.
• In coordination with the projects’ senior leadership, continue rigorous liaising and networking with appropriate international security sources other donors, and their projects.
• The objectives are to be well-informed of risks and best practices, build strategic and tactical alliances that support project goals, cultivate the flow of timely and actionable information, and continue to establish Chemonics’ leadership in the security community.  
• Manage Security Provider Performance. Manage security subcontractors and optimize the subcontractor’s performance with actions that include inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with requirements defined in the subcontract SOW, guidance and instructions for remedial actions, and oversight to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Particularly, work closely with the Country Security Director to educate the security providers to the programmatic approach and methodology.  
• Conduct incident and situation reporting. Reach out to staff and contacts for local and regional updates on security. Compile and disperse timely and accurate security updates, recommendations for changes in posture, and other relevant information to the senior management team and/or staff in-person or via e-mail, phone, or SMS.
• Provide leadership, strategic guidance, and management for special security requirements. 
• These include but are not limited to: general and facility security assessments; event security; security for staff traveling in and around Nigeria; support for regional assessments and/or project movements in risk areas; and any situation that might threaten the safety of staff and operations.
• Make recommendations for security enhancements and modifications, and ensure that approved recommendations are implemented. 
• Transmit security alerts for emerging situations and report all security-related incidents involving Chemonics staff. Provide reports as requested to senior management team that capture major events and any impact on staff or program delivery. Provide guidance with threat information and recommendation on travel prior to any field trips outside of Abuja, to include providing area specific emergency contact information (local hospitals, police stations, etc.). 
• On an activity-by-activity basis, implement the capability to operate safely. In coordination with the senior management team, manage the implementation and quality control of security policies and the standard operating procedures. This includes: ensuring sound security plans that enable the mission while meeting Chemonics standards; problem solving specific security issues; determining resource requirements; and vetting and selection of security resources for a constantly improving platform.  
• Conduct scenario training and test exercises and ensure emergency continuity. Act as local incident coordinator.
• Facilitate training as required, and periodic drills at each project office and residential location; including hotel lodging for short term staff.
• Ensure all staff are briefed on all safety and security considerations for project personnel arriving in country from overseas—to include information on security risks, incident in the field. 
• Strengthen project staff security skills and habits. 
• Recommend staff training program and monitor completion and compliance.
• Manage and continuously upgrade the Chemonics security management program. 
• Lead Chemonics crisis and incident management preparations and response in Nigeria, in coordination with projects’ senior leadership. In this regard: update, as appropriate, the project emergency action plans and corresponding business continuity plans to ensure a fail-safe emergency communications system; clear emergency duties and responsibilities; and systems that foster fast, deliberate, and coordinated team responses.
• This includes regular briefings, security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures and movement restrictions (as needed). 

Job Qualifications 

• Strong contextual knowledge of the security environment in Nigeria;  
• 10 or more years of experience in security management and oversight of security platforms; 
• Demonstrated ability to generate and leverage network connections in order to promote an accurate understanding of risk and strengthen knowledge of country context;
• Proven expertise in Nigerian security issues, including current threat environment, security policy, key actors, risk assessment, and best practices; 
• Experience providing security oversight to an international donor program desirable; 
• Ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external;  
• Experience in training civilians on safety and security measures;  
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; and 
• Fluency in English is required.   
• Proven effectiveness in conducting liaison activities in complex and high-risk environments; 
• Prior professional experience working in law enforcement or military coupled with private sector work experience preferred; 
• Knowledge of U.S. government and USAID processes and regulations preferred; 
• Well-connected with local Nigerian authorities and international NGOs operating in Nigeria, as well as possessing a high ability to build strategic relationships and expand network; 

Required Skills:

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills 
• Good interpersonal skills: must function well in a team setting.  
• Ability to meet deadlines. 
• Training facilitation skills is a plus. 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Excellent technical writing skills  

Supervision 

• The Security Manager will report directly to the Nigeria Country Security Director. The Security Manager will conduct check-ins with Chemonics corporate office SMU. The Chemonics SMU will provide overall strategic support to the Nigeria PSM security platform and will serve as the key focal point for decisions that impact the entire security platform and in cases of emergency. They will also maintain open communication with the Chemonics Corporate office Project Management Unit (PMU) regarding any impact that security related matters will have on project implementation. The Security Manager shall include the SMU and PMU on any communications with security subcontractors that have implications regarding the cost and/or performance. 

Working Conditions / Duration of Assignment 

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria. 

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline  12th September, 2022.

Note

• Please apply by completing the form and submitting a CV
• No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.
• This position is only open to local applicants legally authorized to work in Nigeria.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors