AVoHC Kofi Annan Scholars Program – Procurement Specialist
2025-06-19T17:36:22+00:00
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (AfCDC)
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https://africacdc.org/
FULL_TIME
Dodoma
Dodoma
00000
Tanzania
Healthcare
Transportation & Logistics
2025-07-04T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
8
Main Functions
The Procurement Specialist will serve as a technical advisor embedded within key national institutions, working to improve procurement systems, governance, and institutional efficiency. The Specialist will guide the development of policies, manuals, and capacity-building strategies, while supporting Africa CDC’s broader vision, including pooled procurement and local manufacturing under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Specific Responsibilities
- Lead diagnostic reviews of existing procurement frameworks, identifying systemic gaps and opportunities for reform.
- Develop or update comprehensive procurement manuals aligned with national and AU regulations.
- Facilitate adherence to both Member State procurement laws and international procurement standards.
- Analyze procurement trends (e.g., vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics), identify challenges, and conduct SWOT analyses to guide national strategies.
- Support efforts to design or optimize pooled procurement mechanisms, aligned with Africa CDC’s strategy and AfCFTA commitments.
- Deliver targeted capacity-building workshops for procurement and finance teams.
- Introduce contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and risk mitigation practices into daily operations.
- Establish internal controls, procurement KPIs, and performance monitoring tools.
- Engage stakeholders across government and development partners to promote transparency and accountability.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in procurement, contract management, or policy development.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement planning, evaluation, and supplier management.
- Familiarity with public procurement regulations and institutional reform processes in Africa.
- Prior experience collaborating with ministries, government agencies, and policy- makers.
- Excellent writing, reporting, and communication skills.
Required Skills
Functional Skills
- Proven ability to conduct procurement gap analysis and lead strategic planning.
- Advanced knowledge of AU and international procurement standards.
- Capacity to draft high-quality procurement manuals and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Personal Abilities
- Resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence in high-pressure environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings.
Language Requirement:
- Proficiency in at least one AU working language (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili).
- Knowledge of two or more additional AU working languages is an asset.
Lead diagnostic reviews of existing procurement frameworks, identifying systemic gaps and opportunities for reform. Develop or update comprehensive procurement manuals aligned with national and AU regulations. Facilitate adherence to both Member State procurement laws and international procurement standards. Analyze procurement trends (e.g., vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics), identify challenges, and conduct SWOT analyses to guide national strategies. Support efforts to design or optimize pooled procurement mechanisms, aligned with Africa CDC’s strategy and AfCFTA commitments. Deliver targeted capacity-building workshops for procurement and finance teams. Introduce contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and risk mitigation practices into daily operations. Establish internal controls, procurement KPIs, and performance monitoring tools. Engage stakeholders across government and development partners to promote transparency and accountability.
Proven ability to conduct procurement gap analysis and lead strategic planning. Advanced knowledge of AU and international procurement standards. Capacity to draft high-quality procurement manuals and regulatory frameworks. Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement abilities. Personal Abilities Resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence in high-pressure environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Demonstrated experience in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings.
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent is highly desirable. Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in procurement, contract management, or policy development. Demonstrated experience in procurement planning, evaluation, and supplier management. Familiarity with public procurement regulations and institutional reform processes in Africa. Prior experience collaborating with ministries, government agencies, and policy- makers. Excellent writing, reporting, and communication skills.
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Vacancy title:
AVoHC Kofi Annan Scholars Program – Procurement Specialist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (AfCDC)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 4 2025
Duty Station:
Dodoma | Dodoma | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Main Functions
The Procurement Specialist will serve as a technical advisor embedded within key national institutions, working to improve procurement systems, governance, and institutional efficiency. The Specialist will guide the development of policies, manuals, and capacity-building strategies, while supporting Africa CDC’s broader vision, including pooled procurement and local manufacturing under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Specific Responsibilities
- Lead diagnostic reviews of existing procurement frameworks, identifying systemic gaps and opportunities for reform.
- Develop or update comprehensive procurement manuals aligned with national and AU regulations.
- Facilitate adherence to both Member State procurement laws and international procurement standards.
- Analyze procurement trends (e.g., vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics), identify challenges, and conduct SWOT analyses to guide national strategies.
- Support efforts to design or optimize pooled procurement mechanisms, aligned with Africa CDC’s strategy and AfCFTA commitments.
- Deliver targeted capacity-building workshops for procurement and finance teams.
- Introduce contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and risk mitigation practices into daily operations.
- Establish internal controls, procurement KPIs, and performance monitoring tools.
- Engage stakeholders across government and development partners to promote transparency and accountability.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in procurement, contract management, or policy development.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement planning, evaluation, and supplier management.
- Familiarity with public procurement regulations and institutional reform processes in Africa.
- Prior experience collaborating with ministries, government agencies, and policy- makers.
- Excellent writing, reporting, and communication skills.
Required Skills
Functional Skills
- Proven ability to conduct procurement gap analysis and lead strategic planning.
- Advanced knowledge of AU and international procurement standards.
- Capacity to draft high-quality procurement manuals and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Personal Abilities
- Resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence in high-pressure environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings.
Language Requirement:
- Proficiency in at least one AU working language (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili).
- Knowledge of two or more additional AU working languages is an asset.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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