Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s biggest development cooperation organization and the second biggest organization in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organizations forming one of the world’s largest aid organizations. FCA established presence in Kenya in 2010, working in three thematic areas: Right to Quality Education, Right to Livelihoods, and Right to Peace.
Finn Church Aid Kenya is seeking the services of a procurement consultant who will provide supplier prequalification services and help assess and verify the qualifications of potential vendors, ensuring they meet the organization’s standards and requirements.
Objective of the consultancy
The specific objectives of the consultancy are as follows:
- To update supplier database.
- To leverage opportunities that appear in the supply market.
- To ensure that vendors comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and the organization standards.
Skills and qualifications required.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, or related field.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies (CIPS).
- At least 6 years prior experience in procurement roles including vendor management.
- Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with vendor selection.
- Effective time management skills to meet project deadlines.
- A deep understanding of procurement principles, practices, and regulations.
- Knowledge of local, national, and international procurement regulations and standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings, presenting recommendations, and interacting with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in analysing financial statements and assessing vendor financial stability.
- Effective time management skills to meet project deadlines.
How to apply
For the full RFP which includes the instructions for the preparation and submission of the proposal, the rules that govern the application process and the relevant forms please do write an email to [email protected]
For all enquires, we ask that you clearly state in the subject line of the email “Enquiries – Procurement consultant to undertake supplier prequalification services” and the area of concern in the body.
All proposals must be submitted by mail and please state in the subject line “Procurement consultant to undertake supplier prequalification services”.
All applications must be received no later than 2259 hours on November 7th, 2023.
Late submissions will not be accepted.