Procurement Assistant – Tunis – Ma3an عودة إلى الفرص

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence–based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Procurement Assistant.

About Ma3an:

Ma3an is a five-year (2018-2023) USAID-funded project with the goal to increase youth participation in civic and political life, address youth grievances, and prevent radicalization in Tunisian communities vulnerable to violent extremism. Ma3an’s objectives include: Youth are equipped with skills and engaged in civic actions with local actors to address their communities’ needs and grievances (Positive Youth Development – PYD), and Tunisian capabilities to prevent and counter violent extremism are enhanced (Preventing Violent Extremism- PVE). At the community level, Ma3an uses a community-driven PYD/PVE model to inform and support sustainable interventions through ongoing collaboration between community actors that are inclusive, participatory, and solutions-focused. These include working with and through local CSO partners to understand local dynamics in each community; and implement community-driven PYD/PVE programming involving youth, local NGOs, local government, and other community leaders through community-specific grants.

The Position

Accountabilities:

• Provide procurement support for both FHI 360 and sub–grants.
• Reviews purchase requisitions to verify accuracy, terminology and specifications.
• Assists with developing bid specifications.
• Collect quotations, issue RFP/RFQs, draft selection memos, liaise with vendors, and conduct any other procurement tasks as necessary.
• Coordinate with team members, hotels and other service providers to ensure event organization and hotels bookings.
• Prepares, maintains, and reviews purchasing files, reports and price lists for department.
• Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among suppliers.
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries, resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries to ensure contract terms and organization’s needs are met.
• Checks shipments to ensure orders are filled correctly and goods meet specifications.
• Assists with developing and revising procurement operating procedures and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.