EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations.  Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.   

EDC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Project Description 

The goal of the USAID Teacher Excellence Initiative Activity project is to improve the quality and relevance of teacher preparation in Egyptian public universities so that current and future primary school teachers have enhanced skills to increase student learning and advance the Ministry of Education and Technical Education’s (MOETE) reform. The activity will achieve this goal through the following results:

• At least 7,500 pre-service teachers in undergraduate programs at Faculties of Education in five Egyptian universities have the skills and knowledge to apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
• 5,000 in-service teachers in postgraduate programs at Faculties of Education in 15 Egyptian universities apply practice-based, experiential teaching methods in the classroom.
• -50 Government of Egypt personnel from the MOETE, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), and the Supreme Council of Universities demonstrate improved capacity to jointly plan, manage, and adapt teacher education.

The Senior Procurement Manager will manage project procurement and ensure compliance with USAID regulations and EDC policy and procedures in support of project activities at the TEI project headquarters.   Duties will include the supervision of the day-to-day procurement functions including   one-time and recurring procurements in support of office operations and project implementation.  S/he will maintain a procurement process that is transparent, responsive, and efficient in delivering goods and services on time and within budget.  The Senior Procurement Manager a full-time position based in Cairo, Egypt and will report to the Director of Finance and Operations.

The Senior Procurement Manager responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• In coordination with the Director of Finance, Operations, ensure that procurement practices are in compliance with the project’s Policy and Procedures Manual and USAID rules and regulations.
• Manage the overall day-to-day procurement process.  Prepare requests for quotations and proposals, conduct bid evaluation, prepare price analysis, and conduct due diligence (reference checks and site visits) and draft purchase orders in support of the procurement of goods and services for the project.
• Assist in preparing the annual procurement plan with support from the COP/DCOP, operations, finance, and technical staff.
• Work closely with the project technical teams and provide procurement guidance and assistance to activity trainings, events and meetings that will require the rental of venues or hotels, catering services, transportation services and procurement of stationery and supplies.
• Manage a procurement filing system and ensure that the minimum documentation referenced in the procurement threshold table is in each procurement file.
• Ensure that all vendors meet the terms and conditions of the purchase order/contract through active contract management.  This includes written communication with the vendor to ensure on-time delivery, and that goods and services meet the specifications and are of the quality and quantity requested.
• Review invoice payments from vendors and compare the terms of the purchase order or contract to ensure vendor invoices are accurate before submitting for payment.
• Coordinate market research in Egypt to verify availability and pricing for goods and services required by the project.
• Drafting selection memos for Purchase Orders, or other contracting mechanism as requested by EDC.
• Assist Director of Finance and Operations for responding to internal and external audit matters for issues related to procurement PO and other contracting mechanism requested by EDC.
• Assist Director of Finance and Operations in providing clarification to project staff on procurement requirements.
• Act as a back-up to the Director of Finance & Operations when needed in the procurement process.
• Support project budget revisions by providing estimated pricing for goods and services.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to Business Administration, Accounting, Social Sciences, or another related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• More than of 10 years’ experience of procurement management in Egypt including with USAID funded programs or 7-8 years’ experience with a Master’s degree. 
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in competitive procurement of goods and services required (experience in the administration of subcontracts and purchase orders strongly preferred);
• Experience drafting and tracking an annual procurement plan.
• Proven experience in maintaining a file system for procurements and ensure that the minimum documentation referenced in the procurement threshold is in each procurement file and fully compliant to USAID regulations.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience using computers and software at work and proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within a team in a challenging work environment.

Language:

Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Job closing date: 16 July 2023 

Applications will be progressively reviewed as they are received. 

Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified.  No phone calls, please. 

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.