Procurement Coordinator - Haiti in Anchorage, Alaska at Olgoonik Corporation

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

The procurement coordinator will manage the procurement of equipment and supplies required to support to Haitian National Police training program in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The PC will be responsible for handling procurement requests and ensuring that U.S. and Haitian procurement laws are appropriately followed

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct all procurement of equipment and supplies to support the training of the Haitian National Police. Coordinate with the U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince via the Project Manager on clarification on legal issues that are specific to Haiti. The PC should understand how to operate in foreign environments with legal systems different from that of the United States and be able to advise on how to implement new policies and practices. The PC will coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure compliance with all contract requirements, working in close coordination with INL and Embassy Port-au-Prince, especially in interactions involving planning and other managerial issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise local national staff as required

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum five (5) years' experience working in procurement operations in an international setting including demonstrated supervisory or management experience in difficult to operate environmentsMinimum five (3) years’ experience with developing and implementing large procurement supply chain projects, particularly in an international setting, preferably in the Caribbean or Latin AmericaDemonstrated experience coordinating and conducting successful programs in foreign languages, possibly using simultaneous interpretation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated expertise and ability to solve complex and unusual managerial issues while exercising independent judgmentAbility to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed plans in the Haitian context and identify the resources required to implement these optionsProficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Must be familiar with U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).Speak, read, and write in fluent EnglishFluent in French and/or Creole (desired but not required).Experience working in HaitiAbility to work effectively under pressure within short time constraints, and during times of rapidly developing eventsU.S. citizenNo negative prior experience working with INL, and never removed from any USG mission or civilian policing activity. Any candidates for this position will be reviewed and approved by INL Haiti staff before deployment. In addition

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Security Clearance:

MRPT Level Required

Must be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered investigation for an MRPT (Moderate Risk Public Trust). U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to maintain MRPT eligibility.

Physical Demands:

The usual office environment

Travel:

Travel to Haiti required.

Work Environment:

Office or training facility.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.