CHARITY NJOKI

Hands-on experience in supply chain and procurement management for over 15 years both in Public and private Procurement. Worked as an International procurement specialist, consultant and advisor in various project in different countries and regions. More specifically, work experience in sub – Sahara Africa, South East Asia and in the Middle East. Also worked for multinational organizations such as the World Bank Group and Global Fund and other bilateral organizations such as DFID and USAID. Key competencies: • Strong collaboration and coordination skills to ensure a close working relationship with other relevant teams. • End - to - end procurement solutions. Capacity and the ability to analyze supply chain from source point to delivery point. • Supplier Relationship Management skills (SRM) • Rich Knowledge in the management and execution of procurement of goods/equipment, services and works. • Close to 20 years of professional experience in procurement and supply chain management with a hands- on skills acquired as a result of working in different projects as a consultant, specialist and as an advisor. • Management of key Procurement processes (Planning, Bidding, Evaluation, negotiation, contract management, compliance and Risk management) to ensure efficiency during the planning, processing and execution of the supply chain activities. • Staff capacity building • Knowledge sharing • Knowledge in human resource management • Provides advice and guidance to key stakeholders on the performance of organizational procedures and processes connected with procurement and supply. • Develops, improves and fulfills organizational and functional objectives in procurement and supply. • Leads procurement teams within an organization and influences the board to adopt leading-edge procurement strategies and establish best practice. Influences supply markets with innovative sourcing solutions. • Formulates direction and advice, manages change, and leads and influences both internal and external stakeholders in procurement and supply