MSI’s goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to the use of family planning and other reproductive health services. MSIG is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership, which operates in over 43 countries worldwide.

The Procurement & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for identifying, assessing, defining and supervising procurement processes and procedures across MSIG. The Procurement & Logistics Coordinator also oversees fleet management and maintenance within MSIG. The post will be based in Accra.

Key Responsibilities

•   Undertake the efficient tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of a portfolio of contracts.
•   Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and whole life costing.
•   Liaise with suppliers’ freight agents and any other parties involved to ensure orders are packaged and received as efficiently as possible.
•   Provide guidance in issuance of tenders, bid analysis and selection of contractors / suppliers in conformity with procurement guidelines and MSIG Standard Operating Procedures
•   Ensure compliance with donor procurement guidelines and requirements (e.g. USAID rules and regulations)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in social Sciences, Commerce / Purchasing & Supply Post Graduate Degree will be an advantage
•   Other professional qualifications, ideally membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is desirable

Experience/Skills
The candidate must have:

•   At least five years post-graduation experience in procurement and logistics in Ghana
•   Experience in supervising and managing others
•   Excellent negotiation / bargaining and coordination skills
•   Work experience with an international NGO will be an advantage
•   Knowledge of the Ghana Procurement Act
•   Must be honest and hardworking, willing to work extra hours when required
•   Must have integrity, strong analytical, writing and computer skills (Word, Excel)
•   Must be pro-choice

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

These are all local positions. Interested Non-Ghanaians must therefore have the necessary legal permits required to work in Ghana.

For any of the positions applied for, please label application and email with the exact preferred job title and location, for example (Regional Coordinator Youth, Accra etc.).

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:

The Head Human Resource and Admin
Marie Stopes Int. Ghana
PMB 267, Accra

Or by

e-mail through: recruitments@mariestopes.org.gh

Closing Date: 08 November, 2013