EGPAF Procurement and Logistics Officer Job in Coast

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at more than 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. 

Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. 

With a growing global staff of over 1,000 - nine of 10 who work in the field - the Foundation’s global mission is to implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities  to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

Vacancy: Procurement and Logistics Officer

Location: Coast Province, Kenya

Overview: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) intends to recruit a Procurement and Logistics Officer for an anticipated integrated health service delivery program in Coast Province, Kenya. 

The Procurement and Logistics Officer will provide support for inventory, purchasing, vehicle management, property management/maintenance, logistical support, service contracts, and other related administrative activities. 

The Procurement and Logistics Officer will be based in Coast Province for the duration of the project. 

This position is subject to project award and funding.


Job Responsibilities:

• Procurement of office equipment and supplies and “central procurement” items for sub-grants
• Maintenance of procurement files.
• Ensuring that all required documents and donor approvals are obtained, completed, and filed for EGPAF’s procurement activities in line with USG and EGPAF regulations and approved budgets.
• Identified best sources for procurement of foods and services.
• Obtains competitive bids, quality discounts, and achieves cost savings in accordance with Federal procurement guidelines.
• Provides logistical support to the project as needed, including vehicle management, coordinating work permits for expatriate staff, inventory reporting and control, and managing disposal of property and equipment in accordance with EGPAF and USG regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; Degree in procurement and logistics, administration, or similar field preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience on procurement and logistics related activities.
• Prior experience coordinating with various government offices for VAT exemptions, work permits, Visas, etc. strongly preferred
• Understanding and experience with USG procurement and logistical regulations
• Preference for candidates who have experience working with international NGOs.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.
• Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit an application letter, detailed CV, and list of references via email with a subject title “Procurement and Logistics Officer” to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org.

The closing date is 29th October 2014. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted