Job Description
PSI seeks candidates for the position of Supply Chain Compliance Officer. The Supply Chain Compliance unit monitors PSI operations to ensure compliance with PSI supply chain policies and procedures, legal and funder requirement and industry standards to support efficient and compliant operations across the purchasing and supply chain operations. The Officer supports the capacity-building of PSI staff and provides technical expertise to the platforms and program staff. The Officer offers guidance and assistance, performs routine spot check of documentation against established procedures, provides routine compliance support and assembles FAQ, general compliance documents and develops tools and templates to promote consistency and efficiency of operations. This full-time position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Director of Grants, Contracts and Procurement. Position may require travel of up to 10% to field offices and/ vendor sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Routinely Monitors platform implementation of PSI Global Internal Audit (GIA) and external audit recommendations
- Offer guidance in development, implementation and management of supply chain and purchasing procedures that support PSI’s mission and are in line with funder requirements and industry best practices
- Lead development of internal compliance systems
- Support the development of templates and other tools that support compliant purchasing and supply chain actions.
- Monitor standards that ensure that all records and documents are maintained according to supply chain best practices and relevant funder and PSI policies.
- Participate in the development and implementation of systems that result in improved operational efficiency and reduced organizational risk.
- Contribute to supply chain planning
- Tests incoming requests for a demonstrated understanding of the need to identify gaps, training opportunities, new documentation and process improvements)
- Conduct routine spots checks on procurement files to document ongoing operational quality, collects statistics for the department and submit quarterly reports on risks and recommendations
- Follow up on reviews to verify that corrective actions have been implemented
- Assist in training of staff on PSI policies and procedures and donor regulations
- Coordinate information related to audits
- Remain informed of regulations and policies of PSI donors such as FAR, Global Fund PSM requirements etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree Business, Finance, Accounting, Law or related area.
- 4+ years of work experience as a technical advisor, consultant, program manager or similar role or Graduate degree in relevant discipline and work experience as a technical advisor, consultant, program manager or similar role
- Minimum 3+ years professional supply chain experience working in a developing country
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, with strong analytical/problem solving capabilities
- Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare concise oral and written reports
- Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain best practices
- Knowledge of donors such as USG, Global Fund, KfW, DFID, and private foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
- Fluency in English is required, French or Spanish a plus
APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
