Advertisement for Recruitment of the Procurement Manager
About AFR:
Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not for profit company established in 2010 by the Governments of Rwanda and United Kingdom with funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) and the World Bank. AFR is currently funded by Sweden, Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) and the MasterCard Foundation.
Access to Finance Rwanda is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) in Africa that seek to create a transformative impact on the ending of poverty by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development by helping financial service providers catalyse a more inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
AFR supports the removal of systemic barriers that hinder access to financial services by low-income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and MSMEs. AFR supports the development and provision of financial services including savings, credit, insurance, payments, investment, and remittances.
The Role
The Procurement Manager is responsible for ensuring the procurement of the goods and services that are required for achievement of AFR’s strategic and operational goals; aiming to ensure value for money (VfM) with an efficient and compliant process. The Procurement Manager leads the team in developing and implementing policies, procedures, systems and standards for procurement that will ensure compliance with the laws of Rwanda, investor requirements and good practice in procurement. The job holder will demonstrate significant interpersonal skills to manage the various interactions with user departments and suppliers; that will ensure the protection of AFR’s interests.
The location of the job is Kigali Rwanda
Reporting line: The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Scope of Responsibilities
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for the following key tasks:
- Lead the AFR team in developing and implementing policies, procedures and systems that reflect best practice in procurement management
- Support Senior Management & Project Management Teams in comprehensive resource & procurement planning for AFR
- Manage the identification, evaluation and contracting of suppliers for good, services and works in accordance with AFR’s procurement policies and procedures
- Support project leads in effectively managing procurement-related activities, achieving value for money and compliance with AFR and Development Partner policies
- Lead on the identification of AFR’s procurement-related risks and the development & implementation of risk-management controls and practices
- Lead any staff or consultants who contribute to the Procurement process; empowering them to add value to AFR and deliver high standards of performance
- And other duties as requested by the COO
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or any other related field
OR
- Professional certification in procurement e.g., CIPS
- PRINCE 2 or PMP Qualification preferred
Job related experience and knowledge
- A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience as a procurement manager, or head of procurement function.
- Demonstrated experience in managing high volume procurements in an international donor funded organization
- Experience in contract negotiations; strong interpersonal/negotiation skills
- Strong technical understanding of good practice in procurement; ability to implement policies and procedures and to develop effective purchasing processes
- Excellent written, verbal communication; high quality document and report preparation abilities
- Proven ability to work collaboratively, as a team leader and team member; and to build and maintain a positive work environment across the organization
- Knowledge and working experience with a procurement software
- Demonstrate good judgement, independence, and high ethical values
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda required
Required Competencies
- Having a strong sense of engagement that leads to self-starting, taking initiative and acting decisively
- Generates value-adding innovation through continuous improvement, idea generation and creativity
- Thinks clearly and intentionally, analysing information objectively, understanding issues, solving problems, and forming expert opinion
- Is strongly motivated to achieve goals and act with accountability to deliver quality results
- Initiates and maintains positive relationships with others; discerning and appreciating the values, concerns, or feelings of others
- Deliberately adjusts behavior to address the feelings, needs or concerns of others; communicates clearly, confidently, and appropriately to influence others
- Possesses the personal resourcefulness to deal with difficult situations, adapt to change, and facilitate the development of self and others
How to Apply
All qualified applicants should submit their applications through job in rwanda by clicking on the “apply” button below not later than the 09th November 2022 at 5.00pm Central African Time (CAT) clearly indicating in the Subject line: Application for Procurement Manager Position.
The application should contain a Resume with e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three professional referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising the reasons you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.
All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact Job In Rwanda during working hours only.
Qualified Rwandans and Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Note: This position is open to only local candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.
