Procurement Coordinator - Haiti

About the role

Olgoonik is recruiting a Procurement Coordinator for a project supporting the Haitian National Police training program in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The coordinator manages the procurement of equipment and supplies, handles procurement requests and ensures that U.S. and Haitian procurement laws are followed. The position requires travel to Haiti and an MRPT-level security clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct all procurement of equipment and supplies needed for the training of the Haitian National Police.
• Coordinate with the U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince through the Project Manager on legal issues specific to Haiti, and advise on implementing new policies and practices in a foreign legal environment.
• Work with the Project Manager, INL and the Embassy to ensure compliance with contract requirements, including planning and managerial issues.
• Supervise local national staff as required.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship; must be able to obtain and maintain an MRPT (Moderate Risk Public Trust) clearance and pass a U.S. government investigation.
• At least five years of procurement experience in an international setting, including supervisory experience in difficult environments.
• At least three years developing and implementing large procurement supply chain projects, preferably in the Caribbean or Latin America.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs in a foreign language, possibly with simultaneous interpretation.
• Fluent English; French and/or Creole desired but not required; experience working in Haiti preferred.
• No negative prior experience with INL and never removed from a USG mission or civilian policing activity; candidates are reviewed and approved by INL Haiti staff before deployment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Excellent written and oral communication, problem-solving and independent judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.