USP seeks a Senior Procurement Advisor consultant to conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis on
existing or planned pooled procurement mechanisms, other group purchasing models, country participation in such mechanisms (current or planned), and practical limitations on implementation of such mechanisms in Africa, on a donor-funded project aimed at increasing supply and demand for quality-assured essential medical products in Africa
Roles and Responsibilities
The consultant will implement the following activities:
· Design the methodology and data collection tools for the landscape analysis
· Map continental and regional organizations involved in procurement or seeking to develop procurement models to engage in the analysis
· Perform the landscape analysis as per the agreed upon methodology
· Draft a report of the results of the exercise, with recommendations on next steps
· Validate the preliminary results with relevant stakeholders
· Prepare a final report with recommendations for the next steps
· Present progress updates to the donor as requested
· Provide additional project-related inputs as requested
Basic Qualifications
· Master’s degree in supply chain, pharmaceutical sciences, public health, business, international development, or a relevant field
· Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience on donor-funded international development projects
· Experience in procurement of essential medical products in Africa
Preferred Qualifications
· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
· Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with ability to present to senior level executives and government representatives.
· Fluency in French
Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance will be September 2025 – January 2026
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization
that collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to develop
quality resources and standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food
ingredients. Through our resources, standards, advocacy and education, USP
helps increase the availability of quality medicines, supplements and foods for
billions of people worldwide. Our programs have reached more than 90 countries
across Africa, Asia, and South America to strengthen global supply chains and pharmaceutical
ecosystems that enable a resilient supply of quality medical products.
