Procurement Specialist

BACKGROUND   The Lebanon Industry Value Chain Development (LIVCD), originally a five year project, has received a sixteen month extension up to January 2019, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented under the leadership of DAI Global LLC (DAI). The LIVCD project aims to increase the competitiveness of selected value chains, expand the number of Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises that can compete in selected markets, improve linkages between those firms and other actors throughout the value chain, increase the gross value of products and services in local and export markets, and expand exports.   OBJECTIVES     The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for implementation of procurement procedures, will prepare tender documentation, organize and implement the procurement activities in the framework of the projects activities.  He/She will ensure that the all DAI and USAID policies and procedures are documented and implemented and provide ongoing support to administrative and technical staff.     Scope of Work: Manage in-kind grants’ procurement of commodities and services according to USAID regulations and requirements Develop specifications; review/modify, as necessary, specifications/scope of works for a wide range of equipment, supplies, highly technical goods and services, and maintenance service contracts in accordance with USAID and DAI procurement procedures and regulations. Develop and issue bid documents of various procurement methodologies (e.g., RFQs, RFPs. EOIs, etc.), prepare competition documents (e.g. Bid matrix, Bid Memo, etc.), and prepare/issue letters of clarification, as necessary, to published bid documents/specifications. Contribute to the organization and activities of Evaluation Committees meetings in respect with the applicable procedures. Evaluate bid offers/responses to determine the low responsive/responsible bidder(s). Recommend bid/contract awards, issue purchase orders, as necessary. Prepare award recommendations for bid and contract award. Upon approval, issue the appropriate contract instruments to the contractor(s). Inspect purchased goods and services to ensure they meet the specification mentioned in the RFP and the subcontracts or Purchase Orders. Ensure that subcontractors understand DAI procurement policies, procedures and reporting requirements. Track all local subcontracts and deliverables. Document proof of delivery of goods and services to grantees. Coordinate with Finance Manager, Accountant, and field staff on financial matters, address missing documentation, and ensure all reports are compliant with DAI and USAID regulations. Maintain the procurement filing system by ensuring that appropriate documentation is included in each procurement file and in TAMIS.