Procurement Officer

Project Description:  
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is a not-for-profit international agricultural development organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs to improve their livelihoods and to increase their incomes. CNFA aids smallholders in increasing household-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based organizations, and strengthened linkages to markets. CNFA has a track record of implementing successful agricultural development programs in 47 countries.

Position Summary:  
CNFA is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Procurement Officer position for the USAID Quality Technologies Revitalizing Agriculture (Q’tra) program. The purpose of this activity will be to work with farmers in the West Bank and Gaza (WBG) to improve climate-resilient conservation and management of freshwater resources and associated ecosystems by increasing the availability, quality, and environmental resilience of drinking water supply sources. The duration of this activity will be five years.

Position Summary: 
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Officer the Procurement Officer will ensure compliance and maintain operations, procurement, and subcontracts and grants. S/he will ensure that procurement processes, procedures, planning, and workflow are carried out in accordance with the agreements, implementation plans, CNFA policies, and donor standards. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Support the Senior Procurement Officer in executing procurement activities, including purchasing, logistics, and service delivery for the program.
•    Collaborate with the Senior Procurement Officer to contribute to the development and periodic updates of procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
•    Engage in procurement processes such as drafting and reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs), as well as assisting with bid analyses and evaluations.
•    Help maintain organized and up-to-date procurement files, adhering to regulatory and internal standards, including those set by USAID and CNFA
•    Support and guide the Senior Procurement Officer in the preparation of documents such as Memoranda of Negotiation (NM) and Justification & Approval (J&A).
•    Ensure that all procurement processes are carried out in accordance with USAID standards, procedures and specifications established for the program and with transparency from the community perspective.
•    Ensure that these processes are documented in accordance with USAID standards and that recruitment selections are the most reasonable, fair, expeditious, and appropriate under the Procurement Field Guide.
•    Identify, contact, visit, and specify key suppliers for different goods and services that may be required by the program, with the purpose of soliciting proposals to award BOAs/ BPAs.
•    Ensure that procurement records are kept confidential and secure.
•    Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of program documentation and reports, adhering to relevant regulations and organizational policies.
•    Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for program staff and monitor vehicle usage and driver management as needed.
•    Collaborate with the Senior Procurement Officer to develop and maintain a comprehensive tracker for monitoring procurement-related commitments efficiently.
•    Other tasks or assignments at the request of the Senior Procurement Officer or other senior program staff.
 

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related area of study or equivalent work experience.
•    At least five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing complex donor-funded project(s), and at least three (3) years of accounting, financial or operational management, and procurement on USAID-funded programs.  
•    Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing. 
•    Demonstrated ability to collaborate, willingness to innovate, and ability to think systematically.  
•    Oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic required. 
 

CNFA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of CNFA to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, veteran status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law. 

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION & CONTACT INFORMATION CNFA provides a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact the CNFA Home Office Human Resources Department via email at accomodation@cnfa.org or via phone at 202-296-3920 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job with us.