Procurement Solutions Centre Director
*Position location to be determined by home country of successful candidate in a jurisdiction (US state or country) where WVI is registered to operate.
*For WV internal applicants only.
*Please submit your CV in English.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Procurement Solutions Centre Director (PSC) will develop and implement strategy for, and lead the global Procurement/Supply Chain function for the organization to optimize the delivery of products and services through strategic sourcing and category management. The PSC Director will co-lead all Regional Supply Chain Directors and indirectly lead the Supply Chain function for National Offices. This will include recruitment, performance management, talent development and operational priorities and execution. This position also supervises the Global Center Buyers, and the Global Grant and Supply Chain Compliance Director, and connected functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*For WV internal applicants only.
*Please submit your CV in English.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Procurement Solutions Centre Director (PSC) will develop and implement strategy for, and lead the global Procurement/Supply Chain function for the organization to optimize the delivery of products and services through strategic sourcing and category management. The PSC Director will co-lead all Regional Supply Chain Directors and indirectly lead the Supply Chain function for National Offices. This will include recruitment, performance management, talent development and operational priorities and execution. This position also supervises the Global Center Buyers, and the Global Grant and Supply Chain Compliance Director, and connected functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute the global Procurement strategy including strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement risk management.
- Manage vendor and stakeholder relationships, including contract negotiations and performance.
- Partner and collaborate with the ProVision team to optimize functionality of processes and tools.
- Lead and manage GC buyers and staff to be accountable for effective and efficient delivery of goods/services at the best possible prices.
- Negotiate contracts and monitor vendor performance.
- Lead annual procurement planning process with GC and field stakeholders. Provide market analysis and advise to stakeholders for effective decision-making.
- Lead and manage the Global Grant and Supply Chain Compliance Director and function.
- Co-lead and manage with the Regional SDOs the six Regional Supply Chain Directors, to deliver on the Supply Chain strategies that support global field operations.
- Develop and implement Supply Chain standards, performance metrics/KPI's, and strategy.
- Identify and implement continuous improvements to simplify processes and drive operational excellence.
- Build capacity and bench strength of the global supply chain function.
- Identify and track key performance indicators and operational targets for GC and Field procurement that align with leadership expectations and goals, including but not limited spend analysis, negotiated savings, on-time payments, etc.
- Develop and deliver dashboard reporting tool for leadership showing progress against goals.
- Develop, implement and manage annual global Procurement budgets and cost recovery targets (procurement fee).
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Masters' degree in supply chain management, business administration or comparable experience required.
- Professional certificate in purchasing, transportation and/or logistics and current member of CSCMP, CILT, CAPS or CIPS strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in contract negotiations, audit procedures, legal regulations. Basic understanding of accounting principles.
- Budgeting and cost center management, including forecasting and cost recovery.
- 15 years experience in sourcing, supply chain management or comparable field.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in complex and multi-faceted work environment.
- Able to lead a virtual and/or matrix team effectively.
- Expertise in developing and implementing a global procurement strategy.
- Clear conceptual and critical thinker who can convert ideas into outcomes.
- Master negotiator.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
- Project Management.
- Fluent in English (written and oral).
- Additional language desired, but not required.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Lean-Six Sigma training or certification preferred but not required. Project Management certification preferred but not required.
- May to travel up to 25-30% domestically and internationally.
- Capacity to work from home, requiring flexibility in working hours over a range of WV timezones, and to do so effectively.
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Location: Arusha
PURPOSE OF POSITION
This Purpose of Position will be used in the WVI or local Careers site, and if applicable, advertisements. Please describe the role in 2-3 concise sentences. Focus on the core of what this role is supposed to achieve. Describe the purpose of this position and how this position contributes to achieving department objectives and the management and performance of others.
To provide technical support in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of hygiene and sanitation programs, behavioural change methodologies (eg. Participatory hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST), Child hygiene and Sanitation Training(CHAST) Community-led Total Sanitation-CLTS), Social Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC). Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and hygiene promotion campaigns within WVT areas of operation. Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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% Time Major Activities
20% To support WASH projects/programs Team Leader in ensuring compliance of all hygiene and sanitation standards and donor regulations
10% Development of concept papers, proposal writing, engage in negotiation with potential donors and building capacity to WVT staff on appropriate hygiene and sanitation packages.
5% Coordinate TOT on CLTS. MHM and PHAST training in targeted projects
20% Coordinate with water supply and sanitation field staff to ensure that the various aspects of the WASH Program are integrated.
2% Ensure World Vision Tanzania offices met hygiene and sanitation standards.
3% Ensure WVT food vendors met Tanzania public health standards.
5% Development of hygiene promotion topics, hygiene sessions and IEC materials
5% Develop materials to promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services.
5% Ensure that action is taken to mitigate priority water and sanitation related health risks.
5% Provide technical support in preparation of divisional strategies, annual operational plan and budget
15% Ensure effective monitoring of hygiene and sanitation interventions.
5% Responding to WASH and non-related disasters
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
List education, knowledge & skills, licenses preferred, and all experiences required to perform this position in a fully competent manner.
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
List academic requirements (if applicable), technical skills, or other knowledge required as a minimum qualification for this position.
Minimum Qualification required Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, public health, social sciences or related fields
List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Experience: At least 2 years’ experience and understanding of hygiene promotion and community mobilization in relation to water and sanitation activities.
License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
If applicable, include language requirement(s) as a minimum qualification for this position.
-License and registration by Environmental Health Practitioner Council will the added advantage.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- List academic requirements, technical skills or other knowledge preferred for this position
Technical Skills & Abilities:
- Computer skills.
- Demonstrate ability in supervision
- Experience in working with water projects
- Monitoring and evaluation skills
- Community facilitation skills
- Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills
Other Competencies/Attributes:
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Perform other duties as required.
Work Environment
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Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.
- The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20 %
CORE CAPABILITIES
While all 13 core capabilities are expected of the role, to help the recruiters conduct more effective screening and interviewing of prospective candidates, please select the level for which they will interview. Then, identify a maximum of 3-4 priority core capabilities that are the most critical for this position.
Deadline: 27th January, 2021.
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Location: Tanga
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To Provide technical leadership and coordination of Health and Nutrition interventions in Eastern cluster to ensure realization of our strategy and promisej
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
- List academic requirements (if applicable), technical skills, or other knowledge required as a minimum qualification for this position.
- Degree in Human Nutrition, Social sciences, Medical Doctor and Other Heath related sciences. Master’s in Public Health is added advantage with at least
- 5 years practical experience in health and nutrition programming with a reputable organization
- A deep knowledge of the health and nutrition issues that affect the country, with significant H&N experience in the country
- Knowledge and skills in health data management/monitoring & evaluation
License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
If applicable, include language requirement(s) as a minimum qualification for this position.
- Good communication skills
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, demonstrated leadership and good management ability
- Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Basic Computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point)
- 3 + years’ experience in public health programs
- Proven experience in managing community health and nutrition projects
Work Environment
- Include travel & work environment details.
- Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.
- Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
- Travel: 30% Domestic/international travel is required.
- On call: 10%
CORE CAPABILITIES
While all 13 core capabilities are expected of the role, to help the recruiters conduct more effective screening and interviewing of prospective candidates, please select the level for which they will interview. Then, identify a maximum of 3-4 priority core capabilities that are the most critical for this position.
Deadline: 28th January, 2021.
