Duty station:

Addis Ababa /Head Head/

About the Organization:

VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund MFI is currently operating in four of the Regional States of the country. VisionFund MFI is looking for competent candidates for the position of Procurement & Property Administration Division Manager. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements:

1.   SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, direct, lead and control the procurement and property  administration activities of the Institution;
• Develop and contribute the development and update of existing strategies, policies, procedures of procurement and property administration; as well as oversee their implementation.
• Ensure timely and proper preparation of procurement plans, establishment of deadlines and monitoring of their implementation to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness;
• Ensure the procurement and property administration decisions are consistent with the relevant policies and procedures of the Institution as well as the applicable laws and regulations of the country;
• Develop sourcing strategies to shape & standardize goods & services to be purchased;
• Review and ensure specifications of requirements and evaluation criteria are clear before launching the sourcing events;
• Correspond with external organizations pertaining to all procurement & property administration matters;
• Conducting periodical studies on utilization of the facilities of the Institution and making recommendations;
• Ensure appropriate contract structures are applied consistently across vendors;
• Oversee the proper implementation of the procurement and  property administration policies throughout the Institution;
• Develop a governance standard for property management to ensure efficient utilization & accountability for violation.
• Supervise and ensure the proper functioning of property management and disposal activities of old & obsolete assets;
• Ensure VF-MFI has adequate cover for its employee & properties, against fraud and accidents;
• Ensure proper management of insurance policies including renewal & claims;
• Ensure proper administration of new & existing buildings & foreclosure properties (title deed/ownership/rental agreement);
•  Ensure & standardize proper management of lease contract & relationship with the leaser for office buildings at area & branch offices;
• Establish a work plan for the supply section; determine priorities and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved;
• Ensure effective utilization of warehouse, adequate suppliers of printing materials & office suppliers & proper management of incoming & outgoing goods.

• A minimum University Degree in BA in Management or related field
• Must have at least 7 years of relevant experience, out of which 2 years in senior position
• Must have a clear understanding of micro finance industry and technology
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications
• Good command of written & oral English skill is advantageous.

Place of Work:      Addis Ababa

Terms of Employment:   Permanent