Technical Advisor - Logistics at FHI 360 - 37 Positions

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

FHI 360 is collaborating with Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI) on Global Fund Project Management and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Technical Advisor-Logistics

Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Full Time
Slot: 37

Project Description
The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate tie end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

Job Description

• Technical Advisor-Logistics will manage the overall activities related to the procurement of materials, services, and equipment required by the Project.
• S/he will be accountable for ensuring full compliance with donor and AHNi regulations and protocols regarding procurement.
• S/he will coordinate closely with the operations, finance, and technical teams to develop and implement a procurement plan in a timely and efficient manner.
• S/he will also assist with monitoring departmental costs, schedules, and performance to ensure approval and payment of transactions and deliveries.

Minimum Requirement Standards

• B.Sc. in Business or relevant field with 3 - 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Or MSc. in relevant field with 1 - 3 years relevant procurement experience.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO); donor-funded procurement rules and regulations (experience with Global Fund procurement a plus)
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to budgets and contracts.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume (CV) and Cover Letter as a single document to: [email protected]

Note: Only applications sent electronically (i.e by email) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.