Project Director, Careers in Europe,

Position Title:PPM Project Director

Duty Station: Woerden, Netherlands

Organization:The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Application Deadline: 01/12/2015

Description:

The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) brings together multiple private sector,

non-government and faith-based organizations that are among the most trusted names in supply chain management and international public health and development in the world. PFSCM has been recognized internationally for its work to save lives through stronger public health supply chains; the partnership won two supply chain distinction

awards from the European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit in 2010 and was a finalist in the 2012 Supply Chain Innovation Award Competition sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and SupplyChainBrain.

PFSCM is implementing the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) contract for USAID as part of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). With offices in more than 20 countries and over 800 dedicated staff members around the world, SCMS is helping to improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS in some of the countries most severely impacted by the pandemic. SCMS procures essential medicines and supplies at affordable prices; helps strengthen and build cost-effective, reliable, secure and sustainable supply chain systems; and fosters coordination of key stakeholders.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a major financing institution in the fight against these diseases in 140 countries. The Global Fund selected PFSCM to be its primary Procurement Agent for Global Fund principal recipients, under its Pooled Procurement Mechanism (PPM) aimed at ensuring a cost-effective and efficient procurement process that meets all the Global Fund standards for a Procurement Agent. This service provides support to countries to resolve procurement bottlenecks and supply chain management challenges and to facilitate timely access to pharmaceuticals and other health products.

In addition, PFSCM implements other supply chain management projects with other client/donors as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·             The PPM Project Director is a member of PFSCM’s Global Supply Chain team and is based in Woerden, Netherlands. The PPM Project Director is responsible for providing strategic vision consistent with PPM contract objectives, managing deliverables and client relations and successfully executing the PPM contract.

·             The Project Director is PFSCM’s principal counterpart to the Global Fund secretariat together with the PPM Global Fund liaison and PPM Deputy Directors,

·             This position is responsible for timely implementation and overall performance of the PPM service and contract compliance.

·             The Project Director also represents PFSCM in Woerden, Netherlands with responsibility for corporate strategy and corporate objectives.

·             The PPM Project Director will serve as a local liaison between PFSCM and i+ solutions for strategic and operational discussions.

·             The PPM Project Director is responsible for creating and maintaining the PFSCM culture in the Woerden PMO in a way which respects the i+ solutions culture as the host organization.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Works closely with the Global Fund secretariat, PPM management team and PFSCM corporate office to develop PPM strategies and implementation plans.

2. Manages and oversees PPM service implementation including staff activities/performance and KPIs.

3. Manages project performance according to the budgetary and contractual commitments outlined in the PPM contract(s), including any additional modifications or changes to the current scope of activities.

4. Supervises key leadership positions including PPM Deputy Director Supply Chain Operations, Deputy Director Client Relations, Deputy Director Finance, Global Fund Liaison and the RSM Project Manager.

5. Provides oversight to project specific support functions including PMU Advisor, Human Resource Officer and Communications Specialist in close collaboration with their respective technical managers at the Arlington PMO.

6. Manages the PPM management team to develop a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

7. Provides management direction, and ensures coordination, communication, and integration among PPM units and within project management.

8. Allocates budget and staff resources to ensure optimal PPM services.

9. Monitors and oversees financial management systems and financial performance.

10. Ensures that SOPs and performance management systems support Global Fund objectives.

11. Manages and addresses performance deficiencies and client queries, and oversees the process of continuous program improvement.

12. Ensures implementation of risk management procedures and policies.

13. Provides leadership to promote coordination, communication, and integration with PFSCM field offices and other projects to ensure appropriate synergies and avoid conflicts.

14. Assures PFSCM resources are made available for other activities as required by the Global Fund.

15. Submits quarterly performance and financial reports to the Global Fund.

16. Communicates with and provides status updates to PFSCM Management, Global Fund and sub-contractors.

17. Collaborates with PFSCM HR Manager to address human resource needs for all PFSCM staff at this location.

18. Collaborates with Director Global Supply Chain on corporate objectives.

19. Collaborates with the Performance Management and Knowledge Sharing and Communications Units.

20. Collaborates with the MIS team as needed for project and corporate needs.

21. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

·             Master’s degree in public health, business or public administration, project management, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent experience.

·             Minimum of 15 years of experience in the area of public health/health development Experience in pharmaceuticals and medical supplies and/or supply chain management systems.

·             Experience working with international donor agencies, particularly Global Fund a plus.

·             Experience working in and/or with developing countries.

·             Experience in multicultural team management.

·             Proven track record demonstrating leadership skills, project management, budget and resource management experience, and customer relationship management capability.

·             Demonstrated ability to work successfully with donors, non-governmental organizations, and local government partners.

·             Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·             English fluency required, including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading.

·             Preferred fluency in second language (French, Spanish or Portuguese).

·             Strong interpersonal and representational skills.

·             Ability to prepare and deliver public presentations.

·             Proficiency in common computer packages (eg.Word, Excel, PowerPoint) relevant to the work.

·             Ability to travel internationally 20% of the time.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 01/12/2015.

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