FHI 360 Procurement Officer, Logistics Assistant, Procurement Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

September 19, 2012

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.

Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology— creating a unique mix of capabilities to address todays interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

We seek qualified candidates for the following positions to be based in Nakuru.

Procurement Officer

Location: APHIApIus Rift Valley, Nakuru
Requisition ID: FH1360-PO-040

Job Summary:

The Procurement Officer will exercise considerable independent judgment in making purchasing decisions in accordance with FHI 360 and USAID policies and procedures, plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review work of staff responsible for purchasing including procurement of supplies, equipment and services.

Research on new suppliers liaise with suppliers following market trends to ensure the organization gets best value.

Project stock levels, negotiate prices with suppliers, follow up with suppliers concerning delivery times, prepare reports to management and serve on evaluation committee for APHiAplus Rift Valley.

Minimum Requirement Standards:

BA/BS with 3-5 years’ experience in a procurement role within the NGO sector, or a Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management or relevant field with 5-7 years progressive experience in a procurement role within the NGO sector. Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Qualified.

Experience of using professional procurement tools and techniques, experience in running a structured tender exercises for products or services, have lead successful supplier negotiations with third party companies, experienced negotiator who has successfully delivered supply solutions for a large project and have an understanding of the overall USAID rules and regulation and the regulatory environment in which FHI 360 works.

Logistics Assistant — Warehousing and Distributions

Location: APHIApIus Rift Valley, Nakuru
Requisition ID: FH1360-LA-041

Job Summary:

The Logistics Assistant is responsible for project warehouse operations including receiving, issuance and coordination of stock movement in an effective and timely manner of commodities in APHIApIus Rift Valley.

Minimum Requirement Standards:

Diploma in Business Administration or Purchasing or relevant field with 1-3 years progressive relevant experience or Higher National Diploma with 3-5 years of relevant experience in Logistics Management, or Purchasing and Supply Management.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.

FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 u.s. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the following position to be based in Nairobi.

Procurement Coordinator

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition ID: FH1360-PC-042

Job Summary:

The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for ensuring quality, efficient, effective and proactive administrative support services for the FHI 360 procurement function.
Responsible for keeping track of the stages through which each order is are at until receipt and payment.
Assists in soliciting for Request for Proposals (RFP’s), formal bids, price quotations, annual maintenance agreements and blanket preparing purchase orders.

Minimum Requirement Standards:

A Higher National Diploma in Procurement or Business Administration or related field with at least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position or Bachelor’s degree in the same filed with 1-3 years progressive experience in administration, procurement and office management.

FH1360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercentre where a detailed Job description will be availed.

Alternatively you can apply via email to: kenya-HRThi36O.org.

Please specify source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than October 3, 2012.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.