[Hiring] Procurement and Grants Manager @iScale Solutions

Role Description

• Team Management: Supervise procurement, grants, and logistics staff; allocate workloads, set priorities, and maintain tracking tools.
• Procurement Planning: Coordinate procurement plans, identify project needs, define appropriate procedures, and manage complex or high-value tenders.
• Contract Management: Oversee contract preparation, evaluation, award, amendments, renewals, implementation, and closure in line with applicable rules.
• Grants Management: Supervise calls for proposals, evaluation, grant agreements, beneficiary monitoring, expenditure checks, and grant closure.
• International Procurement and Imports: Oversee procurement and importation of infrastructure equipment, coordinating suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and relevant compliance teams.
• Logistics and Missions: Supervise travel, missions, events, office logistics, and supplier arrangements, ensuring coordination with procurement and finance.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure transparent, traceable, and audit-ready procurement and grant files; identify risks and implement corrective measures.
• Process Improvement: Develop procedures, templates, checklists, and tracking systems to improve workflows, internal controls, and service delivery.
• Coordination: Work closely with project teams, finance staff, Headquarters, legal teams, donors, suppliers, and beneficiaries.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Procurement, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Logistics, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 8 years in procurement, contract management, and/or grants management, preferably in donor-funded or international cooperation projects.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience managing complex, high-value procurement, including ICT or digital infrastructure, contracts, and international imports.
• Grants and Compliance: Knowledge of grant management cycles, donor requirements, procurement procedures, internal controls, and audit standards.
• Import and Logistics Knowledge: Understanding of international trade, Incoterms, customs clearance, import permits, duties, taxes, and regulated goods.
• Leadership: Experience supervising teams, managing multiple priorities, providing technical guidance, and improving operational processes.
• Additional Assets: Familiarity with EU, AFD, or World Bank procedures; experience in the Philippines or Southeast Asia; knowledge of French.
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English; French is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package: Receive a pay package that matches your skills and experience.
• Vacation and Sick Leave credits: Enjoy vacation and sick leave credits to maintain work-life balance.
• Health Coverage: Get medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Government-Mandated Benefits: Full coverage of all statutory benefits like SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
• Learning Opportunities: Access training, certifications, and mentorship to grow your career.
• Team Engagement: Join team-building activities and wellness programs.
• Modern Tools: Use the latest technology to excel in your role.
• Career Growth: Clear paths for promotion and professional development.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive, and collaborative global team.