Experience

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  Smallholder commercialization programme/global agriculture and food security programme

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2015

  Assistant procurement officer

  • As part of the IFAD Project team by then, I supported the setting up of the procurement management information system for the project under the SCP-GAFSP Project of The Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Food Security based on the guideline and procedures for the conduct of procurement under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) funded projects and the government regulations for the procurement of goods, works, non-consulting services and consultancy services under the Public Procurement Act 2004 (PPA) of Sierra Leone. • Supported the establishment of IFAD online procurement management tracking tool for the project to monitor the implementation of procurement activities in order to provide regular credible updates to the Program Country Manager.• Through the TOMPRO Financial Management Software, monitored ongoing contracts in accordance with the respective contract agreements including the processing of payments, physical inspection and testing, receipt and transfer of the goods to the Client, submission of consultants’ reports and closing of respective contracts • Ensured the utilization of the IFAD Standard procurement documents, prepared bidding documents and Request for Proposals (RPF), Request for Quotations, Letters of Invitations, clarifications/amendments to procurement documentation and processes minutes of the Evaluation Committees and negotiation meetings, Evaluation Reports, contract award decisions, etc• In consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture, prepared and updated the Projects Annual Procurement Plans and Budgets in line with IFAD specification and requirements• Facilitated the procurement processes, including those for International and National Competitive Bidding procedures, ensured compliance with agreed procurement methods’ threshold, prior review requirements specific to the project and agreed aggregate threshold amounts for less competitive procurement methods; Show less

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  Human rights commission of sierra leone

  Feb 2015 - Sept 2017

  Procurement officer

  • Provided technical advice and guidance to project teams on procurement planning, selection of procurement methods and design of timelines. Review draft plans and specifications;• Developed standard Operating procedures including criteria for the selection of suppliers, service providers and consultants; and developed and issued international tender invitations such as Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation to Bid (ITB) and Request for Quotation to pre-qualified suppliers, evaluated offers, clarified offers and conducted negotiation to get the best value for money with suppliers. • Updated training guidelines and materials on procurement for internal stakeholders such as procurement review committee, requisitioners, technical evaluation committee members and others staff members. • Updated and maintained suppliers' and consultant databases; supported in the management of low, medium and high-risk project-level procurement processes and activities of the Commission:• Maintained high-quality and timeliness of all procurement process related documents and communications. Review and verify technical specifications, Terms of reference, Requests for Quotations, Quotation Protocols;• Prepared complex tender documentations and ensured the rights solicitation strategies are applied • Managed bidding processes, conducted bid conferences and bid opening sessions Provided clarification on tenders, answered question from bidders and forwarded all question and answers to bidders•Trained three designated procurement staff on the key areas in procurement cycle• Developed a comprehensive procurement rules, SOPs and procurement manual for all categories of • procurement.• Developed and administered highly complex civil works, goods and service contracts for diverse services/commodities such as construction, cleaning, security, clearing and forwarding, transportation, information technology, telecommunication, software licensing of significant complexity. Show less

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  Unicef

  Oct 2017 - Sept 2020

  Procurement officer

  • Develop and issue web based international tender invitations such as Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation to Bid (ITB) and Request for Quotation to prequalified suppliers, evaluate offers, clarify offers and conduct negotiation to get the best value for money with suppliers. • Manage 2-stage RFP evaluation process and tabulate combined technical and financial results in a comparison matrix. • Manage the online bidding processes, conduct e-bid conference, and host webinars with global suppliers on new supply requirement and supplier development conferences online.• Conduct and facilitate the development of strategic sourcing and contract management to ensure supplier compliance to LTA and Institutional contracts/purchase orders terms and conditions to support effective and efficient procurement operations in the field.ACHIEVEMENTS• Through the effective training conducted for requisitioners, contract review committee members, technical evaluation committee members and procurement Associates, procurement process have greatly improved over the years with zero defect error in preparing requisitions, web based tender documents, e-contract review committee submissions and contract and LTA documents.• Through the e-procurement system I have supported the UNICEF Country office to procure an un-interrupted supply of low cost, high quality WHO standard EPI vaccines for through the support of GAVI and DFID and this has allowed Sierra Leone to become self-reliant in vaccine procurement, the most critical element in the immunization programme• Procured and distributed over 1000 40ft containers of assorted health commodities such as ORS, syringes, special baby care units equipment, drugs, HIV and measles vaccines, assorted nutrition supplies and health technology equipment annually etc for the government of Sierra Leone which has translated in saving the lives of millions of women a children in Sierra Leone Show less

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  Unicef supply division

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  Contracts officer-medical devices unit, health technology center

  Expert Contracts Officer responsible for the procurement and supply of medical equipment, devices, consumables and any associated services with a focus on oxygen therapy and related products in accordance with the UNICEF Rules and Regulations, and monitor and report on Covid-19 Oxygen supply delivery to countries, supplier performance, market development and procurement history analyses for oxygen products portfolio.

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  Unicef

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  Procurement officer

  Reporting to the Chief of Supply, direct implementation of annual national procurement plan. Generate and approveinternational tender documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), and Requests for Quotations(RFQs) for approved vendors. Evaluate and clarify offers and negotiate beneficial terms. Collaborate with Chief of Supply andexternal stakeholders to strengthen supply chains for children. Coordinate one UN procurement process for common services such as facilities management, international travelmanagement services, workshops, hotel, events management, ICT, cleaning and security services. Advise the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) on national procurement services and supply chain systemsstrengthening strategies. Orchestrate 2-stage solicitation mechanism and record and analyse technical and financial outcomes in a customspreadsheet. Show less

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  Unicef supply division

  Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

  Contracts officer, procurement policy unit, contracting center

  My key responsibility is to advise countries on procurement policies and procedures and coordinate the implementation of Service Contracts Optimization Strategies through the following activities. • Provide procurement advisory support services to UNICEF Headquarters, Regional Offices and Country Offices on policies, procedures, and complex contracting issues/complains.• Initiate the updating of Divisional Policies and Procedures on Procurement • Coordinate SAP/ERP functionality improvement project for the digitalization of procurement processes and support cross functional project teams on broader UNICEF supply chain digitalization strategy and report on progress • Work closely with New York Legal Team to facilitate high level contractual and legal negotiations with global suppliers on UNICEF Contractual Provisions and General Terms and Conditions • Work with HQ center clients to develop quality procurement plans for the procurement of services with strong focus on quality. timelines of the contract delivery and value for money• Guide the business units during the preparation of Terms of References, procurement strategy, selection of bidding methods, sourcing strategies, vendor selection criteria, technical evaluations, contracts, and supplier management etc • Monitor contract/framework agreement progress, post contract reviews, vendor performance evaluations and contract closures• Establish Long Term Agreements for strategic core and regular requirements for HQ corporate services • Supports complaints on contracting for services and provide guidance/recommendation on the recommendation of corrective actions•Roll out e-procurement modules and conducts trainings for UNICEF Country Offices on the use of e-procurement systems Show less

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  Unicef libya

  Jan 2024 - now

  Head of supply and logistics

  Serve as the Head of Supply and Logistics Section for UNICEF Libya Country Office charged with the responsibility of managing and leading the supply and logistics strategies and activities for the country program in Libya