United States Institute of Peace ( USIP) recrute un(e) Contracting Specialist عودة إلى الفرص

We are a nonpartisan institute chartered by Congress to tackle the world’s toughest problems.  Working in conflict zones around the world, our staff advise and support community leaders, government officials, and the military – to promote knowledge and practices that prevent, mitigate and resolve violent conflict.  To learn more about USIP programs and job openings go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.  The Institute is headquartered in Washington DC with staff working in 22 different countries, at any given time up to 20% of the staff could be deployed working in the field.

JOB BRIEF

The Contractor, who will be based in Tunis, will assist in providing procurement/acquisition, contractual, and administrative support for the MENA program. The Contractor will work closely with the MENA Program and the Office of Finance to serve as a point of communication on financial and procurement/acquisition processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that goods and services are contracted for in accordance with federal rules and institute policies and procedures.
• Provides procurement/acquisitions support to the MENA team through data entry in USIP’s financial systems.
• Serve as a resource for staff by providing guidance on USIP policies and procedures.
• Track and follow up on the MENA team’s procurement/acquisition actions to speed up processing.
• Participate in monthly meetings with the Office of Finance.
• Serves as the main point of contact for the MENA team on procurement/acquisition issues.
• Submit MENA program requisitions/contracts
• Maintain proper internal documentation
• Send weekly reports on MENA team’s requisitions/contracts
• Perform other duties as needed