Government to government implementation procurement expert

Chemonics seeks a short-term field-based government-to-government (G2G) implementation procurement expert. The overall goal of the project is to enhance the enabling environment for private sector growth and expanded employment opportunities in Kosovo, and support the implementation of anticipated G2G development assistance funds to enhance capacities of the government of Kosovo and subordinate government bodies to identify, plan, procure, implement, and monitor technical assistance directly funded by USAID using-host country government systems, legislation, and procedures. G2G assistance will increase government of Kosovo responsibilities (and capabilities) in managing U.S. government technical assistance funds, which are aimed at increasing Kosovo's attractiveness for foreign direct investment through an improved business enabling environment and a more stable and sustainable macroeconomic and fiscal position. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Critically analyze the current end-to-end procurement process, from tender submissions and strategic sourcing decisions to implementation management, and recommend and implement changes and adaptations where needed to ensure appropriate management of G2G-related project procurements.
• Review current procurement process with the Ministry of Finance Office of Procurement and design a procurement process to support G2G
• Map current procurement procedures
• Review compliance with the law and secondary legislation of the Kosovo government and any gaps that may prevent full compliance with USAID procurement legislation
• Identify weakness which may impact the managing of the G2G procurement process
• Recommend required amendments or improvements
• Assist in the design of templates for G2G-related specifications, terms of reference, and evaluation criteria
• Assist in ensuring appropriate procedures are in place to monitor ongoing implementation of G2G projects and to feed into the payment procedures for grants
• Consolidate the procedures and templates relating to G2G into a user-friendly manual
• Build the capacity of relevant Ministry of Finance staff to manage the procurement of G2G projects

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Master's degree in procurement, finance, or related area preferred
• Detailed knowledge of USAID procurement procedures
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research, assessments, reviews, and analyses
• Demonstrated experience with normative acts governing public procurement in Kosovo preferred
• Experience working with government officials and regulators at the national level
• A proven ability to be results- and deadline-driven
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Application instructions:

Send electronic submissions to KosovoG2G@chemonics.com by July 15, 2014. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Kosovo G2G - government to government implementation procurement expert" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.