Procurement Specialist (Anticipated agro market, health, and food security project)
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Global Communities
Req #: 2537
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Location: Gracias a Dios Department or Tegucigalpa, Honduras Reports to: Project General Coordinator Please Note: This position is contingent upon award and client approval with an anticipated start date of June 2025. **Please note: We are seeking local nationals for this position.** Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society, and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential. Global Communities is seeking a Procurement Specialist for an anticipated project. This two-year program will contribute to the food and nutritional security of vulnerable communities in the Moskitia and the Atlantic Coast of Honduras through environmentally sustainable, resilient, and culturally relevant solutions. The Procurement Specialist will coordinate and conduct the procurement processes derived from the business plans of the participating groups, ensure that the procurement processes comply with the applicable rules and procedures, and establish and maintain adequate communication and coordination with the funder officials responsible for the procurement area and the community representations of the intervention area, particularly the Territorial Councils. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive. Responsibilities: * Lead the development of the project's General Procurement Plan. * Ensure compliance with the Global Communities' Code of Conduct in procurement processes. * Ensure that procurement processes are carried out following the principles of transparency, broad competition, and ethics according to the guidelines of the procurement manual. * Implement inter-institutional communication and coordination mechanisms with the different local and international stakeholders and partners to ensure an efficient process throughout the supply chain. * Coordinate follow-up and monitoring mechanisms for the final distribution of goods, equipment and products. * Verify that the information obtained from the entities regarding inventories and use of goods and products is reliable and timely. * Verify that the specifications of purchase requisitions correspond to the project's procurement plan and are consistent with program needs. * Coordinate technical assistance needed by implementing organizations related to supply chain management. * Support Global Communities' country office, located in Tegucigalpa, in procurement-related matters as required. Follow up on procurement contracts already negotiated and ensure smoothness in the procurement process. * Design and implement the tools that guarantee a transparent procurement process. * Document updates to procurement mechanisms as they become formalized. * Promote a good working environment, as well as occupational health and safety, ensuring the welfare of the staff in charge, resolving emerging situations that may arise. * Motivate and encourage the participation of personnel, taking into account their proposals. * Carry out the annual performance evaluation of the personnel under his/her charge, respecting the deadlines stipulated for this purpose. * Directly supervise procurement personnel Qualifications: Key requirements * A university degree in the areas of accounting, business administration, finance, economics, international trade, or other discipline related to the functions and responsibilities of the position; with a master's degree in any subject area related to projects, finance, economics, procurement or business administration. * At least five (5) years of work experience facilitating, supporting, conducting or coordinating procurement or contracting processes. * Proven experience in executing procurement processes including preparation of procurement documents, facilitating evaluation processes and preparation of bid/quote evaluation reports. * Verifiable experience in the application of World Bank procurement regulations. * Verifiable experience in the application of public sector procurement regulations. * Proven experience in contract administration and follow-up. * Verifiable experience in the area of procurement with agricultural or rural development projects. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Leadership and ability to coordinate with technical teams from different disciplines. * Computer skills, mainly Windows and Microsoft Office. * 100% proficiency in Spanish (spoken, reading and writing). Knowledge of the Miskito, Tawaka, Pech and/or Garífuna language will be an advantage, but is not required. Additional competencies * Ability to work under pressure. * Strong analytical skills. * Excellent interpersonal relations and ability to work in a team. * Extensive knowledge of the country's tax laws. * Experience in handling imports, customs agents, logistics and inventories. * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software. * Good negotiation and problem-solving skills. * A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities. Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society. We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct. Especialista en adquisiciones (Proyecto anticipado de mercado agrícola, salud, y seguridad alimentaria) Ubicación: Departamento Gracias a Dios, Honduras Reporta a: Coordinador General del proyecto Nota: Este puesto depende de la adjudicación y de la aprobación del cliente, con una fecha de inicio prevista para junio de 2025. Visión general: Global Communities trabaja en la intersección de la ayuda humanitaria, el desarrollo sostenible y la inclusión financiera para salvar vidas, promover la equidad y garantizar un futuro sólido. Apoyamos a las comunidades en la vanguardia de su propio desarrollo, asociándonos con líderes locales, gobiernos, la sociedad civil y el sector privado para lograr una visión compartida de una comunidad global más próspera y equitativa. Trabajamos con las partes interesadas gubernamentales, no gubernamentales, del sector privado y de la comunidad para promover la transparencia, fomentar la rendición de cuentas y acceder a los canales que necesitan para hacer oír su voz, promover el cambio y desarrollar todo su potencial. Global Communities busca un Especialista en Adquisiciones para un proyecto anticipado. Este programa de dos a os contribuirá a la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional de las comunidades vulnerables de la Moskitia y la Costa Atlántica de Honduras a través de soluciones ambientalmente sostenibles, resi
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