Job Information
DAI Procurement Manager - in Washington, District Of Columbia
Procurement Manager -
City/Country Location Details Washington DC
Employment Status
Job Type Project
Position Title:
Partner (Procurement) Manager
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE ON/ABOUT (FROM-TO)
Date of Approval
End of Project
Contract Name:
ATI Program
Contract No:
7200AA21C00056
Place of Performance:
Washington DC
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
The USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) Activity is designed to bolster the U.S. Government’s ability to boost trade and investment to, from, and within the African continent. The continent-wide program is USAID’s flagship effort in support of the Prosper Africa initiative and will expand and accelerate two-way trade and investment between African nations and the United States.
Driven by market demand, ATI embraces innovative approaches to achieve its goals. ATI is designed as a small, core set of centrally coordinated technical and institutional support activities, and a large, flexible performance-based subcontracting and grants under contract facility designed to support the needs and opportunities that USAID Missions and the private sector identify.
ROLE’S PURPOSE:
The Partner Manager essentially functions as a Procurement Manager and will support day-to-day management of the project’s procurements and partnerships and will report to the Partnership Director. The Partner Manager will work closely with USAID, Technical Teams, and the Procurement and Partnerships Team to understand technical buy-in priorities, translate them into procurements that meet the technical needs of ATI. The Partner (Procurement) Manager will be responsible for carrying out various types of procurements, including the issuing of purchase orders, task orders, and subcontracts.
OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES
Contractual and Technical Integration: Procurement, Evaluation, and Subcontracts Negotiation
Leads and manages competitive technical procurements (which will range in size), multiple active complex procurements simultaneously, including: support Request for Proposal (RFP) and Statement of Objectives (SOO) development and release; manage the Q&A process and/or a live Bidder’s Conference with private sector firms; receive all proposals, coordinate and convene a technical evaluation committee (TEC) panel and securely distribute required documentation/proposals; lead and facilitate 2+ hour TEC panel with representatives from USAID and ATI technical teams; lead competitive range question and interview period with private sector firms; notify selected offeror(s) of award.
Work with awarded partners (who may be working with USAID for the first time) to ensure a seamless onboarding process by explaining the role of ATI and DAI, USAID Bureau for Africa, Prosper Africa, and USAID Buy-In Client, contractual and financial requirements of DAI’s subcontract, and develop and lead an orientation for the firm(s) in collaboration with the technical teams.
Guide new and underutilized firms through the USAID subcontracting process including collection and evaluation of required compliance documentation from successful offerors; lead cost/price analysis and document/certification due diligence required to maintain Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) compliance during subcontracting efforts; draft, issue, and finalize subcontracts. Write and finalize all required Source Selection Memos and Consent to Subcontract documents and all post award evaluation summaries for unsuccessful offerors.
Contractual Guidance
Lead buy-in technical procurement processes by providing contractual expertise and guidance from solicitation development to subcontract execution. Includes advising technical teams and USAID on the appropriate procurement type and subcontract type, developing and/or revising solicitation documents including requests for proposal, statements of objectives, tailored budget templates, and other supporting materials.
Serves as a liaison among USAID client, technical project staff, and partner firms/subcontractors for all matters relating to subcontracting. Serve as a main point of contact for ATI technical team, providing routine counsel on procurement types and contracting options.
Support the onboarding, training, and guidance of buy-in/technical team members in all aspects of procurement and partner engagement.
Compliance
Ensure procurements are managed in accordance with USAID regulations and DAI procurement policies. Maintain procurement records in IATI and DAI Home Office systems, ensuring quality of procurement and contracts records in compliance with USAID and DAI regulations.
Support internal audits including but not limited to finding requested documents and correcting files as necessary.
Support COR check-ins and meetings, as well as required and/or requested reports, as needed.
Support the maintenance of the ATI CRM system that assigns points of contact, technical expertise, geographic presence, contact information, and other information necessary to streamline network expansion efforts.
Support the development and usage of ATI’s data gathering and analytics, specifically as it relates to procurement and partner network related data.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience
Significant experience in procurement, operational, and process management and command of DAI systems and policies, or more general project and business process management experience relevant to USG program implementation;
Proven project management, communications, writing and interpersonal skills including strong experience with client management;
An extremely well-organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus;
Ability to work in a fast-moving, fluid team setting with multiple stakeholders; and
Able and willing to travel to any country where DAI currently operates, or may wish to operate, barring times when DAI Global Security has deemed travel unsafe.
Able and willing to adjust work schedule, if needed, to support teams located in different time zones/countries.
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, create inclusive work environments, and work effectively within a culturally diverse environment.
Authorized to work in the United States - Applicants must specify their preferred work country in their application.
*Based in one of the following U.S. locations where DAI is registered: District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
Compensation & Benefits
For employees working in the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $70,000 - $95,000.
Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Eligible U.S.-based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.
For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.
ABOUT DAI
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
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