Procurement Manager

World Learning has an immediate vacancy for a Beirut-based Procurement Manager for the USAID-funded D-RASATI II education project in Lebanon. Duration: 2 years. This position is for a Lebanese national or a resident of Lebanon. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information. No telephone enquiries please. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and qualified candidates must apply as soon as possible. Thank you. To apply: Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit your application. If you do not see the job you are interested in, please “search all.” Please note, a resume and cover letter are required when applying to this position. Background: This position will support a project aimed at training English teachers, developing extra-curricular activities, providing schools with ICT equipment and training, and school leadership development in order to enhance student achievement in public schools.   Primary responsibilities: Procure goods and services for educational institutions around Lebanon; Develop and maintain efficient and cost effective procurement systems; Supply goods and services to project sites in compliance with project requirements; Oversee team of procurement officers; Develop and/or maintain service/contractual agreements necessary for the operation or implementation of the program; Oversee all project related lease agreements for offices, residences and warehouse properties Ensure that all goods and service procurement actions conform to World Learning’s best practices, USAID rules and regulations, and Lebanese laws; Perform regular procurement system audits and regularly review and verify market prices for standard items; Assist the Financial Manager, COP and World Learning Home Office with the program budget and monitor against expenditures, including all service/contractual agreements;   Required Qualifications: Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, including knowledge of strategic sourcing, negotiating, and contracting; Experience designing and implementing high level contract strategy in ICT and/or educational settings; Experience managing all facets of a contracting process and maintaining an accurate and comprehensive contract and logistics database under a US Government contracts; Ability to manage individual sourcing events and projects (RFIs, RFPs, targeted negotiation, contract review); Ability to support all members on the procurement and project team; Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment; and Fluency in English, both verbal and written as well as fluency in Arabic is required.  Knowledge of French preferred. Bachelor’s degree from accredited university required