• Employer: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

• Job Time: Full-Time

• Job Type: Contract

• Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

• Deadline: November, 30/2024

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for a recently awarded 5-year USAID supply chain and pharmaceutical management project in Ethiopia. The purpose is to provide comprehensive technical assistance to strengthen the health supply chain and pharmaceutical services in select geographic areas in Ethiopia, both of which are cornerstones to achieving critical life-saving priorities.

MSH is a mission-driven, global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with the strategies, tools, and management support to deliver high-functioning health systems effectively and efficiently. For more than 50 years, we have focused on the people at the heart of the health system - from health ministries to communities, private sector to civil society - in each environment in which we work, serving as trusted advisors to make foundational changes that support the whole health system. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with countries and communities, MSH helps to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, sustainable health systems.

About the Role

The role of the Senior Procurement Officer is to procure goods and services in compliance with MSH/Donor procurement policies and procedures. They collect proforma invoices on approved purchase requisitions, prepare offer analyses, and make recommendations. Once the purchase order has been completed, the Senior Procurement Officer will follow up to ensure delivery. They maintain procurement data including supplier lists and standards of goods and services and ensure the effectiveness of procurement in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Master’s degree in Business administration/Finance/Accounts or related field with 4 years post-degree experience. Or a bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply chain management, or Business with 7 years of post-degree experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant and progressive experience in procurement and supply management. Having managerial experience would be advantageous​

• Experience in a USG or donor-funded project or NGO preferred

• Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload

• A logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure

• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure

• Planning and scheduling skills

• Good organizational skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality

• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified applicants can apply using THIS LINK