Procurement Coordinator
Ensure adherence to procurement policies and manage KfW project portfolios.
Overview
Ensure adherence to procurement policies and manage KfW project portfolios.
You have:
- 3-4 years experience in Procurement, preferably with INGOs, UN and German donors.
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work with a diverse team and cultural sensitivity.
- Personal commitment and drive for timely and high-quality results.
- Proactive, able to multi-task and flexible to changing priorities.
Contract
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Role and responsibilities
- Ensure adherence with NRC and donor policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Implement delegated KFW project portfolio according to plan of action
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Use initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
Qualifications
- 3-4year experience in Procurement, preferably with experience in INGOs, UN and German donors
- Active problem solving with a focus on collegial working and supportive staff to own solutions.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with a diverse team.
- Personal commitment and drive for timely and high-quality results
- Strategic perspective and keen to take ownership of Procurement related files, challenges, and solutions
- Proactive, able to multi-task and flexible to changing priorities
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian, both written and verbal
Responsibilities
Procurement responsibilities
- Oversee the drafting and completion of all procurement files and packages for the KfW project from inception to conclusion.
- Ensure all documents meet the requirements and standards set by the donor, including detailed specifications, terms, and conditions.
- Create comprehensive ITB documents and all associated supporting materials, ensuring clarity and completeness.
- Submit ITB documents to the donor for review and secure necessary approvals.
- Lead the process of addressing any comments or feedback from the donor on procurement documents.
- Coordinate with relevant staff to gather necessary information and make required adjustments.
Ensure timely and accurate responses to donor inquiries and feedback.
Coordination
- Schedule and facilitate all meetings related to the procurement process, including pre-tender meetings, bid openings, and evaluation sessions.
- Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed and involved in these meetings as necessary.
- Draft detailed and accurate minutes of meetings (MoM) for all procurement-related discussions and decisions.
Maintain organized and accessible records of all procurement files and documentation.
Procurement Plan (PP) Management
- Take ownership of the Procurement Plan (PP), ensuring it is comprehensive and up to date.
Monitor progress against the PP and adjust as needed to stay on track with project timelines and objectives.
Reporting
Draft and preparation of status reports as required by management in weekly, biweekly and monthly basis
Documentation for payment
Responsible for preparing of payment package of all financial transaction according to PR / invoice and rest of supporting documentation
Staff Capacity Building
- Conduct regular training and induction sessions on key procurement rules of KfW for both procurement and non-procurement staff in the CO and AOs
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously. | The interviewer wants to understand your ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure. | Discuss your strategy for prioritizing tasks and managing timelines. |
| How do you ensure compliance with donor requirements in procurement processes? | This question assesses your knowledge of compliance and regulations in procurement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenging procurement issue you faced and how you resolved it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to train staff on procurement rules and regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you keep procurement documentation organized and accessible. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |