Tajikistan Operations and Procurement Manager Dushanbe, Tajikistan March, 2024 Management and Engineering Technologies, Inc. (METI), a close partner of the US Forest Service (USFS), may require the services of a Tajikistan HR & Finance Coordinator to support the development and implementation of the "Strengthening Natural Resource Management Capacity in Tajikistan" program. As a part of the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) programming in Tajikistan, the USFS will collaborate with the Government of Tajikistan (GoT) and other relevant partners to strengthen institutional capacity in a number of areas including but not limited to, natural resource management, combatting land degradation, promoting watershed health and conservation, protecting food security, supporting ecosystem adaptation and resilience, as well as adaptation to natural hazards and disaster risk reduction. POSITION DESCRIPTION The 'Operations and Procurement Manager' will be required to provide operational and logistical management for USFS/IP to ensure effective implementation of the Tajikistan MRM program and oversee smooth execution of all processes including, but not limited to, office management, inventory management, supply chain management, property management, and relevant logistical operations. The Operations and Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing an office inventory management system and operationalizing the inventory mechanism to track the flow of office goods and resources. The Operations and Procurement Manager will ensure all operational and logistical procedures are in accordance with the relevant office policies and compliant to the associated guidelines of USAID and USFS/IP as appropriate. The Operations and Procurement Manager will work closely with USFS/IP team members to provide trainings on standard operational and logistical mechanisms. The 'Operations and Procurement Manager' will support the program with duties and responsibilities including, but not be limited to, the following: Develop standard office operations and logistical mechanisms to manage the effective implementation of all standard procedures compliant with USAID and USFS/IP guidelines. Prepare a standard procurement mechanism in line with local laws and USAID and USFS regulations. Oversee the vendor selection procedure; participate in bid-opening and technical and cost evaluations. Ensure due diligence for awarded procurements and review legitimacy of terms and conditions. Examine and approve procurement requests and issue the procurement orders. Establish and maintain a database and network of prequalified vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Facilitate coordination within the project team to ensure procurement procedures are timely and compliant with procurement thresholds, approval procedures, and related regulations. Coordinate closely with Tajikistan NRM team members in relevant procurement and acquisition planning. Manage inventory and corresponding log book to track inventory and delivery of procurement requests. Act as the office manager and provide leadership of overall property and resource management operations. Coordinate closely with team members to plan and forecast logistics requirements. Responsible for all logistical support for USFS/IP team members, consultants, and USG detailers. Prepare and maintain office forms as needed in processing all logistical and operational procedures. Supervise the office support service providers, support staff, and drivers. Provide capacity development support to USFS/IP team members. Carry out any other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the office. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: To be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed below: Education A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with higher degree desired, in Management, Business Operations, Supply Chain Management or related discipline. Experience At least 5 years of work experience in office administration, operations and logistics management related positions. Skills/Competencies A comprehensive understanding of standard process and provisions relating to the procurement operations of USAID-funded programs. Strong knowledge of compliance and diligence requisites for USAID and USG programs. Proven skills and ability to navigate the operational and logistical portfolio of a complex multi-layer development program/project. Demonstrated leadership traits and ability to work independently. Excellent managerial and people management skills. High proficiency in relevant computer applications e.g. MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint. Language Ability The incumbent must be proficient in spoken and written English, Tajik, and Russian. General Information About the Position Issuance Date: 25 March 2024 Application Closing Date: 15 April 2024 Number of Positions: 01 (One) Position Title: Operations and Procurement Manager Level of Efforts: Full Time Salary: Relevant to the technical skill level of the position but may be adjusted to account for additional experience and skills. Period of Performance: Initially 1 Year; with the possibility of extension. Base Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan Expected Starting Date: 29 April 2024 Qualified individuals should apply at: https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/78828130 Close of business: April 15, 2024 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot respond to all applicants and therefore only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. J-18808-Ljbffr
