WASH Advisor (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)

Overview

Lead multi-year contracts for critical humanitarian goods and services.

You have:

• At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian procurement or relevant combination of degree and experience.
• Strong expertise in tendering processes and contracting.
• Ability to provide detailed specifications and ensure donor compliance.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the UK and internationally, including weekends and overnight stays.

• Hours: Full-time (Part Time considered)
• Remuneration: £35,000-£40,000 gross annual
• Duration: Permanent
• Location: UK based - Remote
• Travel: Frequent travel both within UK and overseas, and including weekend working and overnight stays

Are you an experienced humanitarian procurement specialist looking to make a huge impact on surge health responses?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

About the position

We are recruiting a Category Manager/Senior Buyer to undertake a number of tendering exercises. You will lead in putting in place multi-year contracts or frameworks for organisational critical goods and services across a variety of categories.

As Category Manager / Senior Buyer you will liaise with internal stakeholders and will lead on ensuring appropriately detailed specifications, donor compliant tender process and strong contracting. You will bring significant relevant humanitarian procurement expertise, either from a significant period working in the sector (expected to be at least 5 years) or a combination of a relevant degree and experience.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - WASH Advisor November, 2022 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 30 December 2022

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

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