Менеджер(-ка) з грантів та закупівель / Grants and Procurement Manager

Deloitte шукає кваліфікованих кандидатів на позицію Менеджера з грантів та закупівель для проекту USAID “Діяльність у рамках реформи державних підприємств України”. Далі – англійською:

Deloitte is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Grants and Procurement Manager in support of the USAID State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Reform Activity in Ukraine (Ukraine SOERA). The position is full-time and is currently remote.

Project Background and Summary:

The purpose of the Ukraine SOERA is to strengthen public sector business operations and transparency, improving governance and oversight, advancing privatization of selected SOEs, and developing a strategic management model for SOEs remaining in state ownership. Smart reform and targeted privatization of Ukraine’s SOEs will reduce opportunities for corruption, increase private sector participation, and stimulate broad-based economic growth. Objectives to be achieved by this activity will include:

1. SOE Mapping, Information, and Strategy.
2. Reform Coordinating Mechanism (RCM) and Strategic Communications.
3. Reviewing and Improving SOE Policies, Legislation, and Regulations.
4. Facilitating SOE Privatization.
5. Improving Corporate Governance and Management of SOEs.
6. Providing Emergency Response and Recovery Preparation Technical Assistance to the GOU and SOEs

Objective:

Grants and Procurement Manager will provide support across all objectives through the fulfilment of responsibilities detailed below. S/he will develop and release solicitations and conduct price/cost/reasonability analyses in collaboration with and under supervision of Deloitte HQ grants and procurement teams.  This individual will work with local grantees, service providers, vendors, and other subcontractors under the project to accomplish project objectives. 

Responsibilities

• Work with technical teams to create Scopes of Work (SOW) for grant awards as well as supporting documentation when needed;
• Lead development of Requests for Applications (RFAs) and manage the application process for grants;
• Lead development of Requests for Proposals (RFP) /Request for Quote (RFQ) and manage the RFP/RFQ process, contract preparation and execution of subcontracts;
• Ensure adequate competition is achieved, as per Deloitte/ USAID policies and procedures;
• Ensure Deloitte/USAID and FAR/AIDAR/CFR/OMB policies, and procedures are followed and enforced;
• Through market research efforts, identify and qualify potential suppliers (and products/services). Ensure that beneficial, ethical and open supplier relationships are created and maintained according to procurement policies;
• Oversee communication with vendors and suppliers (local, regional and international sources) to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.  Also, obtain estimate value of goods and services through multiple quotations from reliable and competitive suppliers.  Conduct price/cost/reasonability analyses;
• Organize evaluation committees to consider grant applications against objectives and milestones requested and with due regard to grantee capabilities and past experience;
• Oversee organization of procurement selection meetings to consider tender applications against approved technical specifications and with due regard to market price and quality as well as economy of operations;
• Prepare grant award modifications as needed and work closely with grantees to ensure proper documentation is collected throughout the period of performance
• Prepare Purchase Orders/Subcontracts and Modifications and ensure proper documentation is collected throughout the procurement process;
• Process grantee reports and milestone verification to process grant payments;
• Processing vendor and subcontractor invoices for payment by assuring necessary documentation is included;
• Prepare complete backup documentation for procurement purchases & submit to project’s Finance Team;
• Monitor and track project procurement activities.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, using diplomatic and tactful language, even in stressful, time-sensitive situations
• Fluency in English, Russian, and Ukrainian
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience and progressive responsibility in procurement and grants management
• Experience in managing the procurement & acquisition aspects of USAID funded projects, including a demonstrated understanding of applicable procurement-related USG & Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regulations
• Demonstrated experience in vendor/subcontractor negotiations
• Detail-oriented
• Customer-service oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel, including the use of formulas
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent bids

Qualified candidates are expected to send their CVs, cover letters, and two professional letters of reference/reference contacts to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]  no later than January 23, 2023. Please indicate the following in the subject field of the email: “Grants and Procurement Manager”. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.