Procurement and Office Manager - ACDI/VOCA

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of over $140 million.

Procurement and Office Manager, Kenya

We are currently seeking Procurement and Office Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Kenya. The program will focus on testing innovative drying and storage technologies, leverage partners to commercialize these technologies, and scale storage technologies that will reduce aflatoxin contamination and post-harvest losses at the smallholder farmer level.  These activities are part of the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA) and implemented by ACDI/VOCA and ASI. The Procurement and Office Manager will handle all aspects of the administrative, HR, procurement and operations of the project. The Procurement and Office Manager will be the final point of review and signatory for all administrative and financial requests before they are submitted to the Program Manager and will ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support the Program Manager in the daily management of office and program operations including but not limited to: HR, procurement, grants management, office administration, and monitoring the timely submission of reports.

• Maintain strict adherence to USAID rules and regulations (particularly with regards to procurement), ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures, and Kenyan local laws. Raise any issues of potential concern to the Program Manager and ACDI/VOCA HQ as necessary, coordinate with ACDI/VOCA’s Program Awards and Compliance office as necessary, and maintain proper lines of authority for approval.

• Provide oversight for all administrative files to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with award terms and conditions.  For example, ensuring timekeeping files are adequately managed, procurement files are complete, and procurement is finalized and well documented.

• Contribute to program reporting, monitoring, and support the Program Manager in the coordination of the Kenyan program and finance team.

Qualifications 

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in management or related field is required.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing office operation and demonstrated    understanding of and experience with USAID policies and procedures, including but not limited to 22 CFR 226 and OMB Circular A-122. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili required.

• Experience working in Kenya agricultural programs, including direct experience with community and agricultural training programs highly preferred.

• Excellent data collection, data analysis and evaluation skills.

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43515B7E59192F77561C630C627A48.  No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.