Procurement & Compliance Consultant

Our Purpose:

Because we believe that in all times, especially in times of turmoil and change, a source of peace exists in every person and every society, and all we need to do is facilitating the process for peace to emerge and blossom. 

Our Vision 

We envision a diverse community living together in peace. 

Our Mission 

Threads of Peace, commonly known as House of Peace, is a local non-governmental organization established in 2015 in Lebanon. We are a team with diverse backgrounds and expertise, sharing similar values. We exist to support social peace, mainstream conflict sensitivity, and promote the well-being of different communities, civil society actors, the private sector, and the public sector.  

Our Core Values  

We as a team and individually are guided by the values of non-violence, participation, diversity, the promotion of a supportive environment, accountability, and development. Our understanding of each of these core values is outlined below.  

• Non-violence: We strive to avoid harm and promote peace, seeking alternatives to violence. 
• Participation: We believe in the right of every individual to have the opportunity to actively engage in decision-making processes, activities, and issues that affect their lives and communities. 
• Diversity: We recognize and appreciate the wide range of human differences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, abilities, and perspectives. 
• A supportive environment: We believe in creating and fostering conditions that promote the well-being, growth, and success of individuals, groups, and communities. We emphasize the importance of providing emotional, social, and practical support to enable individuals to reach their full potential and thrive. 
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, are transparent, and accept the consequences of all our actions. We value integrity, trust, and ethical behavior in personal, organizational, and societal contexts. 
• Development: We strongly believe in the continuous improvement and progress of individuals and communities. We are keen on pursuing positive change and growth in various aspects of life. 

Threads of Peace is seeking a Procurement & Compliance Consultant to support the development of its procurement systems and ensure full compliance with donor and national regulations. The consultant will work closely with the junior procurement officer to strengthen documentation, ensure compliance, and conduct regular reviews of procurement files and payments.

Main Responsibilities

• Review and update the procurement manual, procedures, and templates.
• Conduct 2 weekly visits (8 days/month) to review all procurement and payment files.
• First 3 months: review all historical 2024 and current 2025 transactions.
• From month 4: conduct random spot checks on at least 3–4 files per visit.
• Verify dates, signatures, sequencing, and completeness of documentation.
• Draft and review consultant, supplier, and service contracts.
• Prepare a monthly compliance report and maintain a technical support log.
• Provide guidance and capacity-building to the current procurement officer.

Expected Deliverables

• Updated procurement manual (by month 2).
• Procurement templates package (by week 6).
• Monthly compliance report.
• Reviewed contracts/agreements (min. 4–6/month).
• Technical support log for internal use.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5–7 years of experience in procurement, internal audit, or compliance (NGO sector preferred).
• Strong knowledge of donor requirements.
• Proven experience in procurement manuals, bid evaluations, and compliance reviews.
• Excellent attention to detail (especially in verifying dates, signatures, approvals).
• Strong written and reporting skills (English and Arabic).
• Experience working with Lebanese NGOs is a plus.