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USAID Supply Chain & Information Systems Advisor

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USAID/Haiti Supply Chain & Information Systems Advisor, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Company Profile: MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Since its 1981 founding, MSI has grown in size and technical scope, now implementing and managing more than 70 projects worldwide. More than 30 are long-term, many in conflict-prone or fragile states that include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, our range of technical expertise includes analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, strategic planning, organizational capacity building, health and the justice sector. MSI focuses on helping our local partners foster progress, manage change and improve the effectiveness of development assistance. We expanded our global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey International Development, a leading development firm that is part of Coffey International Limited, a publicly traded company on the Australia Stock Exchange. Alongside Coffey, MSI has corporate offices in 17 countries. Together, MSI and Coffey International Development employ more than 1,400 professionals worldwide. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI was awarded a three-year contract with USAID/HAITI called KONEKTE (KONesans E Konpetans TEknik). The project focuses on strengthening the capacity of selected governmental, non-governmental, and private organizations to better implement the U.S. Government’s Post-Earthquake Strategy for Renewal and Economic Opportunity in Haiti by recruiting, mobilizing, managing, supporting and monitoring a cadre of professional technical personnel.
Position Summary:
MSI is seeking a Supply Chain & Information Systems Advisor for USAID on supply chain and information systems, as well as the broader service delivery portfolio to assist the USG in meeting strategic objectives. S/he will advise USG on the state-of-the-art in all aspects of strategic supply chain network design, operations with a focus on best practices in the international arena related to increased visibility and performance of supply chains. The Advisor will be based at the US Embassy in Port-au-Prince.
Responsibilities:
  • Serve as technical advisor on warehouse constructions to the USAID engineers and A&E contractor (AECOM) and on supply chain systems including accountability, outsourcing, performance management, and operations.
  • Oversee the implementation of the strategic supply chain network design and optimization.
  • Prepare and present technical reports, budget/financial analyses, quantification/forecasts, and other briefs as needed for program management and stakeholder consultations.
  • Contribute to the implementation and development of the USG health care waste management activities and broader MSPP program.
  • Lead the implementation of the USAID Haiti funded pharmaceutical waste management activity.
  • Develop sustainability scenarios for SCMS LMIS (logistics management information system) as it relates to possible shifts to other database platforms/interoperability with host country systems.
  • Implement GIS/Mapping efforts within the USAID Haiti Health team & coordinate with USAID Haiti PCPS and CDC Haiti.
  • Monitor the achievement of supply chain-related targets as part of the USG balanced scorecard and USAID Performance Management Plan (PMP).
  • Support MSPP to improve coordination of donor partners and oversight of supply chain system.
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in public health, health policy, international development, or related field is required.
  • A minimum of five years of professional experience in planning and managing public health programs within either the public and/or private sector setting are required.
  • Practical experience in the implementation and management of USAID supply chain management activities is required.
  • Strong English writing, research, and presentation skills.
  • Basic familiarity with French.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.
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