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PROCUREMENT AGENT MANAGER/TEAM LEADER

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Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a Procurement Agent Manager/Team Leader for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project in Benin.

Our Business

Crown Agents is an international development company with offices in more than 30 countries, employing over 600 personnel worldwide. Crown Agents provides direct assistance, management consulting, and human and institutional development for public and private sector clients, particularly in customs and trade facilitation, public financial management, procurement, logistics, and health systems strengthening. Crown Agents currently operates in more than 85 countries on projects with an annual value of more than $181 million.

Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated subsidiary of CA Group, provides direct procurement services, technical assistance, and training to improve health outcomes, establish good governance, and stimulate economic growth across the developing world. Established practice areas include Health, Supply Chain Services, Food Security and M&E. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998, CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S. Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), and the Gates Foundation.

Project Background

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) provides US government grant assistance to countries that demonstrate a commitment to investing in their people, ruling justly and promoting economic freedom. Eligible countries develop Compacts with MCC to reduce poverty by supporting sustainable, transformative economic growth. The Government of Benin (GOB) has submitted a proposal to MCC that, pending the successful outcome of diligence and availability of funds, would result in a Compact between the GOB and MCC pursuant to which MCC would provide a five year, multimillion dollar poverty reduction grant (a "Compact").

Specific Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and manage the general day-to-day activities of the in-country team and project office.
  • Serve as chief liaison with the MCA-Benin and other stakeholders regarding activities to be undertaken under the assignment.
  • Coordinate all activities and information/ feedback with MCA-Benin and other stakeholder ministries: (a) standards and timetable for the preparation of work programs/procurement plan and bi-annual review of these; (b) review of work programs/procurement plan; (c) format and schedule of project reporting in accordance with MCA-Benin and MCC procedures and approvals.
  • Develop the Procurement Operations Manual and suite of standard bidding documents in accordance with MCC Program Procurement Guidelines, the Compact and any Supplemental Agreements; and introduce MCA-Benin staff to these documents.
  • Manage the procurement of goods, services and civil works, in a transparent and ethical manner, in accordance with MCC Procurement Guidelines, including inter alia: (a) preparation of advertisements and organization of procurement arrangements; (b) preparation of all procurement documents e.g. bidding documents/request for proposals, (c) Bid Evaluation Reports, (d) notification of award, (e) contract management (f) arranging inspection, etc.
  • Coordinate with Home Office Project Manager to secure short-term technical assistance as required to supplement activities of in-country team.
Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of professional procurement experience is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in procurement, logistics, business, law, economics, finance, public administration or a related field is required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Proven leadership qualities and experience as a Team Leader or Chief of Party is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of international best practices in procurement procedures, project administration, contract procedures and project follow-up.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience in working with high level government officials and business executives.
  • Extensive experience in procurement of goods and services, including designing and preparing solicitations and proposals, FIDIC Procurement, monitoring contract performance, and ensuring compliance strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience working on US Government, MCC and/or World Bank-funded projects strongly preferred.
  • Fluency in English and French is required.
  • Previous experience in a developing country context is required; previous experience in West Africa is preferred.
Application Process

To apply to this position, please email your CV to careers@crownagents.com. Include your name, along with the title of the position you are applying for, in the subject line. Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for more information about our company. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please. Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the ADA and local labor law as applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting department directly. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.

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