Acquisition Specialist

• Oct 2020 - Present

Program Officer

• Apr 2018 - Oct 2020

Provide project management support for CPI projects in Asia/Eurasia, ensuring USAID, FAR & other donor contractual obligations and requirements are met in contracts, procurement, financial and grant activities  Review field office grant and procurement packages for compliance and provide support on sub-recipient management and/or USG acquisition (contract) regulations and contribute to developing/revising of project manuals, guidance, templates and tools.  Assist field office and… Show more Provide project management support for CPI projects in Asia/Eurasia, ensuring USAID, FAR & other donor contractual obligations and requirements are met in contracts, procurement, financial and grant activities  Review field office grant and procurement packages for compliance and provide support on sub-recipient management and/or USG acquisition (contract) regulations and contribute to developing/revising of project manuals, guidance, templates and tools.  Assist field office and new business development unit with preparing cost proposals, project spending reports and funding narratives for global projects  Compile, distribute and integrate program best practices, lessons learned, success stories and impacts in other programs and across the organization  Support Sr. Project Manager and field offices with financial, administrative and contractual matters and project start-up and close-out processes.

Procurement Manager

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

Provided contract administration, procurements and grant activities for the $80 million USAID funded Afghan Civic Engagement Project (ACEP). Ensured that subcontracts, procurements and grants are processed in adherence to FAR, AIDAR and Counterpart policies, procedures and practices; monitored subcontractors and vendors’ contractual compliance with regards to the financial and administrative issues:  Developed solicitation documents & processes (RFQs, RFPs, IFB, RFAs) and negotiated… Show more Provided contract administration, procurements and grant activities for the $80 million USAID funded Afghan Civic Engagement Project (ACEP). Ensured that subcontracts, procurements and grants are processed in adherence to FAR, AIDAR and Counterpart policies, procedures and practices; monitored subcontractors and vendors’ contractual compliance with regards to the financial and administrative issues:  Developed solicitation documents & processes (RFQs, RFPs, IFB, RFAs) and negotiated long-term contracts with suppliers that contributed US $1.00 million to annual savings  Assessed requests for goods and services by ensuring that they are allowable under limitations, restrictions, and policies, as well as determining availability of funds.  Provided full lifecycle of logistical oversight to the program on contract inception, Auditing and reviewing purchase requests and quotations for completeness and compliance

Subcontracts & Procurement Manager

• Mar 2015 - Feb 2017

Oversaw the procurement of commodities, services and consultancies for the $125 million USAID funded Regional Agriculture Development Project-South (RADP-South).  Administered local procurement-related subcontracts, POs (Purchase Orders), sub-agreements, ensuring compliance with USAID, FAR & Chemonics Procurement Policies & Procedures  Developed specifications, RFQs, RFPs & ITBs, Scope of Work (SoW), deliverables, terms and conditions, etc.  Ensured that all subcontracts and… Show more Oversaw the procurement of commodities, services and consultancies for the $125 million USAID funded Regional Agriculture Development Project-South (RADP-South).  Administered local procurement-related subcontracts, POs (Purchase Orders), sub-agreements, ensuring compliance with USAID, FAR & Chemonics Procurement Policies & Procedures  Developed specifications, RFQs, RFPs & ITBs, Scope of Work (SoW), deliverables, terms and conditions, etc.  Ensured that all subcontracts and procurements process comply with USAID & FAR regulations, corporate policies & procedures, and good commercial practices.  Coordinated with sub-partners, clients and & vendors regarding project budgets, requests, travel, contractual modifications and other contractual matters  Streamlined department processes and procedures to determine optimum staffing levels. Drafted an instructional how-to guide on the proper use of the purchasing and receiving modules of the ERP system. Prepared user training instructions for online purchase requisitions.  Assisted evaluation committees with procedures, evaluation sheet formats, and evaluation committee findings. Show less Oversaw the procurement of commodities, services and consultancies for the $125 million USAID funded Regional Agriculture Development Project-South (RADP-South).  Administered local procurement-related subcontracts, POs (Purchase Orders), sub-agreements, ensuring compliance with USAID, FAR & Chemonics Procurement Policies & Procedures  Developed specifications, RFQs, RFPs & ITBs, Scope of Work (SoW), deliverables, terms and conditions, etc.  Ensured that all subcontracts and… Show more Oversaw the procurement of commodities, services and consultancies for the $125 million USAID funded Regional Agriculture Development Project-South (RADP-South).  Administered local procurement-related subcontracts, POs (Purchase Orders), sub-agreements, ensuring compliance with USAID, FAR & Chemonics Procurement Policies & Procedures  Developed specifications, RFQs, RFPs & ITBs, Scope of Work (SoW), deliverables, terms and conditions, etc.  Ensured that all subcontracts and procurements process comply with USAID & FAR regulations, corporate policies & procedures, and good commercial practices.  Coordinated with sub-partners, clients and & vendors regarding project budgets, requests, travel, contractual modifications and other contractual matters  Streamlined department processes and procedures to determine optimum staffing levels. Drafted an instructional how-to guide on the proper use of the purchasing and receiving modules of the ERP system. Prepared user training instructions for online purchase requisitions.  Assisted evaluation committees with procedures, evaluation sheet formats, and evaluation committee findings. Show less

Senior Procurement Officer

• Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

Served as a senior procurement and contracting expert for a wide variety of supplies, works and services associated with highly complex (technically and legally) contracts and procurements for a $350 million World Bank funded project (National Rural Access Project).  Created materials that have become the core to solution sets within NRAP Procurement Strategies & Practices.  Completed award process of several public projects (Roads, Bridges, Walls, etc.).  Conducting pre-bid… Show more Served as a senior procurement and contracting expert for a wide variety of supplies, works and services associated with highly complex (technically and legally) contracts and procurements for a $350 million World Bank funded project (National Rural Access Project).  Created materials that have become the core to solution sets within NRAP Procurement Strategies & Practices.  Completed award process of several public projects (Roads, Bridges, Walls, etc.).  Conducting pre-bid conferences, Technical Evaluation Committees and formal bid openings  Strengthened competitiveness as a core procurement principle to give better chance to all qualified companies.  Played a vital role in creation of a team of Procurement Experts at industry level to share knowledge & experience and to be a platform for discussions.  Eliminated years old closeout backlog and reduced procurement lead times by more than 35%.  Developed and prepared specifications, SoWs, BoQs, highly complex contracts, modifications, amendments for procurement of non-routine and technologically advanced services Show less Served as a senior procurement and contracting expert for a wide variety of supplies, works and services associated with highly complex (technically and legally) contracts and procurements for a $350 million World Bank funded project (National Rural Access Project).  Created materials that have become the core to solution sets within NRAP Procurement Strategies & Practices.  Completed award process of several public projects (Roads, Bridges, Walls, etc.).  Conducting pre-bid… Show more Served as a senior procurement and contracting expert for a wide variety of supplies, works and services associated with highly complex (technically and legally) contracts and procurements for a $350 million World Bank funded project (National Rural Access Project).  Created materials that have become the core to solution sets within NRAP Procurement Strategies & Practices.  Completed award process of several public projects (Roads, Bridges, Walls, etc.).  Conducting pre-bid conferences, Technical Evaluation Committees and formal bid openings  Strengthened competitiveness as a core procurement principle to give better chance to all qualified companies.  Played a vital role in creation of a team of Procurement Experts at industry level to share knowledge & experience and to be a platform for discussions.  Eliminated years old closeout backlog and reduced procurement lead times by more than 35%.  Developed and prepared specifications, SoWs, BoQs, highly complex contracts, modifications, amendments for procurement of non-routine and technologically advanced services Show less

Administrative & Procurement Associate

• Mar 2007 - Feb 2013

Managed day to day functioning of procurement & administrative departments for the country office & field offices.  Administered & executed all procurement activities from the planning stage to actual delivery to the recipients.  Reviewed requisitions & initiated procurement processes including preparation of RFI, RFQs, ITBs & RFPs. Conducted bid openings and evaluations, initiated awards and managed contracts throughout the processes.  Developed Procurement & Administrative… Show more Managed day to day functioning of procurement & administrative departments for the country office & field offices.  Administered & executed all procurement activities from the planning stage to actual delivery to the recipients.  Reviewed requisitions & initiated procurement processes including preparation of RFI, RFQs, ITBs & RFPs. Conducted bid openings and evaluations, initiated awards and managed contracts throughout the processes.  Developed Procurement & Administrative policies & procedures for partners and SOPs for main office.  Facilitated team building exercises to increase supervisee morale, strived for "win-win" outcomes.  Created, modified and executed POs (purchase orders), subcontracts and Independent Consultant Agreements. Show less Managed day to day functioning of procurement & administrative departments for the country office & field offices.  Administered & executed all procurement activities from the planning stage to actual delivery to the recipients.  Reviewed requisitions & initiated procurement processes including preparation of RFI, RFQs, ITBs & RFPs. Conducted bid openings and evaluations, initiated awards and managed contracts throughout the processes.  Developed Procurement & Administrative… Show more Managed day to day functioning of procurement & administrative departments for the country office & field offices.  Administered & executed all procurement activities from the planning stage to actual delivery to the recipients.  Reviewed requisitions & initiated procurement processes including preparation of RFI, RFQs, ITBs & RFPs. Conducted bid openings and evaluations, initiated awards and managed contracts throughout the processes.  Developed Procurement & Administrative policies & procedures for partners and SOPs for main office.  Facilitated team building exercises to increase supervisee morale, strived for "win-win" outcomes.  Created, modified and executed POs (purchase orders), subcontracts and Independent Consultant Agreements. Show less

Administrative Assistant

• Dec 2004 - Mar 2007

Managed day to day functioning of procurement & administrative departments for the country office & field offices.  Administered & executed all procurement activities from the planning stage to actual delivery to the recipients.  Reviewed requisitions & initiated procurement processes including preparation of RFI, RFQs, ITBs & RFPs. Conducted bid openings and evaluations, initiated awards and managed contracts throughout the processes.  Developed Procurement & Administrative… Show more Managed day to day functioning of procurement & administrative departments for the country office & field offices.  Administered & executed all procurement activities from the planning stage to actual delivery to the recipients.  Reviewed requisitions & initiated procurement processes including preparation of RFI, RFQs, ITBs & RFPs. Conducted bid openings and evaluations, initiated awards and managed contracts throughout the processes.  Developed Procurement & Administrative policies & procedures for partners and SOPs for main office.  Facilitated team building exercises to increase supervisee morale, strived for "win-win" outcomes.  Created, modified and executed POs (purchase orders), subcontracts and Independent Consultant Agreements. Show less Managed day to day functioning of procurement & administrative departments for the country office & field offices.  Administered & executed all procurement activities from the planning stage to actual delivery to the recipients.  Reviewed requisitions & initiated procurement processes including preparation of RFI, RFQs, ITBs & RFPs. Conducted bid openings and evaluations, initiated awards and managed contracts throughout the processes.  Developed Procurement & Administrative… Show more Managed day to day functioning of procurement & administrative departments for the country office & field offices.  Administered & executed all procurement activities from the planning stage to actual delivery to the recipients.  Reviewed requisitions & initiated procurement processes including preparation of RFI, RFQs, ITBs & RFPs. Conducted bid openings and evaluations, initiated awards and managed contracts throughout the processes.  Developed Procurement & Administrative policies & procedures for partners and SOPs for main office.  Facilitated team building exercises to increase supervisee morale, strived for "win-win" outcomes.  Created, modified and executed POs (purchase orders), subcontracts and Independent Consultant Agreements. Show less