• Effectively
  advise and communicate RTI Procurement Policies and Procedures to project and
  Regional office staff.
• Conduct
  training on a regular basis for regional and project staff regarding
  procurement, sourcing, contracting responsibilities, ethics and general
  guidelines on property management.
• Review
  procurement files for compliance with RTI and Client/USAID/DFAT requirements
  including supplier identification, competition, source justification and/or
  price reasonableness.
• Verify
  that all procurements are approved and executed in accordance with applicable
  client regulations and RTI Procurement Policies and Procedures. Assist and
  provide oversight to sourcing in support of project activities on an
  as-needed basis
• Ensure
  quality control over regional office procurement function
• Investigate
  ways to improve efficiencies, troubleshoot problems and implement new
  approaches to procurement while working with all stakeholders.
• Identify
  and develop qualified suppliers for a broad range of commodities and services
  in support of regional project activities with the goal of undertaking
  enhanced supplier surveillance functions.
• Draft,
  negotiate and execute all types of contracts with 3rd parties and documents
  within signature authority. (Examples include:  Purchase Orders, Master Service Agreements,
  Consulting Agreements, Sub grants)
• Facilitate
  communication and cross learning for all Asia based procurement dedicated
  staff
• Provide
  on-site operational assistance for projects during mobilization/implementation
  period and as-needed for other major procurement activities; provide
  demobilization/closeout support as needed.
• Serve as
  primary point of contact for management and administration of leases with
  respect to office, residential, warehouse and equipment requirements for Asia
  region.
• Draft and
  coordinate submission through RTI’s Contracts Office for client requests of
  procurements that require prior approval
• Maintain
  procurement commitments in RTI’s finance and accounting systems;
• Provide
  support to the projects and assistance with resolution of the following:

o    Quality Control or compliance
issues
o    Audit (Internal/External) findings
and observations

• Drive
  innovation and a focus on continuous improvement for procurement activities
  in the region as a valued extended member of the Home Office International
  Grants & Procurement Team
• Serve as
  the back up to the Regional Grants function

• Masters
  with six (6) years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree plus ten
  (10) years of related experience.
• Knowledge
  of procurement/contracts principles and terminology as well as basics of
  contracts administration and finance or accounting.
• General
  background, understanding of and experience with various procurement and/or
  logistics activities including Subcontracts, Purchase Orders and Consulting
  agreements.
• Knowledge
  of, and experience with, the use and interpretation of regulatory material
  such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Agency Supplementary
  Regulations (especially various USAID regulations and policies), Code of
  Federal Regulations, and Uniform Commercial Code.
• Experience
  working under USAID or DFAT funded international projects is highly
  preferred. 
• Working
  knowledge of sourcing and management of grants and subcontracts are
  preferred.
• Ability
  to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers,
  supervisor, project staff, and clients.
• Excellent
  written and spoken communication skills in English, including the ability to
  communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically
  manage collegial relationships
• Detail
  oriented and highly organized, able to support and respond to the needs of
  the field office finance teams as quickly as possible to enable consistent
  project service delivery
• Work
  well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong
  negotiation skills
• Demonstrate a flexible work attitude: the ability to work
  productively in a team environment and a matrix organization, as well as to
  work independently, and the ability to meet unexpected demands
• Possess strong computer skills: ability to work with
  Microsoft Office product suite, and e-mail/internet software applications
• Must have the ability and willingness to
  travel outside country of residence, up to 30%.

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