Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking an experienced Procurement Agent Manager for an anticipated Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) funded project in Malawi. 

The Procurement Agent Manager will be required to provide procurement management services related to the acquisition of goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services and overall contract management services during the Compact Implementation period. The Procurement Agent Manager will conduct procurements in a fully professional, transparent and ethical manner that provides open competition to the maximum extent practical in order to ensure advantageous prices and equal and fair access for eligible suppliers and contractor. The Procurement Agent Manager must provide professional quality and timely work according to industry standards. Specific responsibilities include:

Manage, execute and administer tasks related to the procurement of goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services including review of technical specifications, preparation of tender documents, bid evaluation reports, contract negotiations and award, and overall contract management services

Plan, schedule, and prioritize the procurement functions, including plans for the efficient and effective procurement of goods, works and services

Ensure all procurements are conducted in compliance with the principles, rules and procedures set out in bidding documents, the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines, Compact and any Supplemental Agreements

Prepare, implement and update the Procurement Operations Manual

Establish and implement a Contract Administration System

Assist in the preparation of procurement plans, procurement implementation plans and procurement performance report

Provide training on bid evaluations, contract administration and procurement operations manual

Respond promptly and fairly to bid challenges about the procurement activity

Protect the procurement activity from fraud, waste and abuse

Assume other operational, functional, and contractual obligations and responsibilities as is customary in performing the duties of a Procurement Agent

Minimum 15 years of experience working as a procurement professional, preferably in Power and Transportation infrastructure

Bachelor or master’s degree in civil engineering

Education or training in procurement, public administration, or related field

Extensive knowledge and understanding of best practices in procurement procedures, FIDIC documents, project administration and follow-up, and contract management

Proven experience with international development partner institutions procurement guidelines and procedures – especially of the World Bank, USAID or Millennium Challenge Corporation

Proven leadership qualities and experience as project manager/procurement agent

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience in working with high level government officials and business executives

Fluent in English – reading, writing and speaking

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Project and PowerPoint

If interested and qualified for this position, please send your CV today to Recruitment.GPSD@CardnoEM.com and indicate “PA- Malawi” in the subject line of your email for prompt consideration.