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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Lead the contract and grant process, including: creating complete and accurate contract and grant agreements, purchase orders and related fee and expense line items, performing quality assurance checks; facilitating the review, approval and execution of final contract and grant documents by authorized Pew and vendor signers; properly archiving documents; ensuring Pew’s information systems contain complete and accurate vendor, procurement, contracting and chart field coding information; sending contracts to designated vendors and program staff; and properly archiving the executed contract package.Negotiate specific legal terms and conditions and draft custom provisions as needed.Lead the budget negotiation process by collaborating with buyers to establish a negotiation strategy, which may include determining the best venue for the negotiation (virtual or in-person) providing market pricing information and pricing for comparable existing vendors. Unless otherwise decided, lead the negotiation with the vendor. Ensures agreement budgets are reasonable and fit within Pew guidelines. Thoroughly document how the final budgets are derived.Ensure deliverables and statements of works comply with Pew policies,Responsible for processing complex, high priority, or rush agreements.Provide high quality strategic advice and support to Pew staff (requestors/buyers) with the purchase requisition process,Lead meetings with program teams to facilitate conversations about renewals, amendments, no-cost extensions, RFX opportunities and to strategize on new agreements, and the engagement of diverse providers.Provide ad hoc trainings on contract procurement best practices, process and procedures to buyers/requestors as needed.Act as the primary CAPS liaison to multiple program teams and ensure contract needs are met.Develops and fosters relationships across Pew to promote cooperation and collaboration with internal partners.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Works proactively to determine when there is a need for a contract, contract extension, amendment, or renewal.- Supports vendor selection by assisting with the competitive Request for Proposals/Quotes/Information (RFx) process to facilitate provider selection. This may include developing proposal solicitation strategies and coordinating the distribution and/or collection of vendor submissions.- Reviews and completes documents to comply with Pew's policies and procedures. Ensures deliverables and statements of work comply with Pew policies and are clear. Ensures agreement budgets have been analyzed and are reasonable.- Leads purchase requisition process, including: providing market pricing information in support of rates; helping to properly document how contract budgets are derived; assisting with writing basic scopes of work and deliverables when requested and linking payment schedules to deliverables when appropriate; evaluating requisition packages for completeness and proper pre-approvals and sign-offs.- Creates contract and grant packages, including: obtaining all necessary and relevant documents from the vendor; facilitating the review, approval and execution of final contract and grant documents by authorized Pew and vendor signers;

Kabul, Afghanistan

- Initiate and draft strategies, policies and procedures, short term, medium and long term for the advancement and long-term sustainability of the organization and effectively control the implementation of the strategies, policies and plans.- Oversee efficient day-to-day operations of the organization and Make sure the management system is based on the world best practice and standards.- Initiate and draft proposals and concept notes for the future activities of the organization and struggle to find financial and technical support for the projects.- Draft and prepare the strategic and operation plan of the organization, supervise and support the implementation process.- Regularly review and update the internal policies and manuals (Admin, Finance, HR, Logistic and other Manuals) of Apex2Consulting and present it to the Board. - Attend the government and non-government organization meetings in cooperation with the CEO and improve the relationship of Apex2Consulting with government offices, embassies, international organizations and etc. - Draft and prepare the Apex2Consulting policy papers utilizing the inputs of the members of Apex2, other similar policies and leadership.

Kabul, Afghanistan

- Ensured that contracts and proposals are properly entered into organizational databases and securely maintained.- Developed standard for contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, general language and provisions.- Conducted contract strategy meetings to identify issues and client requirements, facilitate pricing discussions and obtain senior management input on timelines and deliverables.- Drafted the sub-contracts for Dahan-e-Dara Mega Project- Interfaced with insurance companies regarding adequacy of coverage and purchasing needs.- Served as primary organizational contract during contract negotiations.- Engaged with relevant stakeholders in negotiation decisions legal or regulatory requirements, contract standards and cost targets.- As needed, provided guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.

Kabul, Afghanistan

- Process mapping of the selection of the financial service provider- Preparing the RFP - Setting up criteria for the FSP- REOI, Shortlisting of FSPs, Evaluation of Technical and Financial Offers, Preparation of Report, Negation and Selection of Two FSPs.

Afghanistan

- Assisted Attorney General's Office in streamlining the procurement process according to the Procurement Law and Rules of Procedure- Assisted Attorney General's Office in tendering, pre/post bid evaluation, selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors and promoting good procurement practices with due regard to sustainability and ethical purchasing standards- Developed training materials on procurement- Assisted in warehouse management- Worked and assisted the Attorney General's Office in developing and implementing a database system- Provided regular reporting on work activities

Kabul

- Prepared RFQs, RFPs, Contracts, Amendments, and other procurement related documents.- Conducted pre-bid meeting, bid-opening sessions, bid-evaluation, negotiation sessions. - Supervised staff in Kabul and provinces- Generated Reports

Kabul Afghanistan

• Provided technical support to the procurement directorate of MoHE to develop a one-year achievable action plan on the following activities for the year 2016-2017;• Provided technical assistance to the procurement function of MoHE and 11 target universities to achieve the followings:a. Developing their first ever framework contractb. Preparing, executing and monitoring their procurement plan and PMIS implementationc. Obtaining National Procurement Authority (NPA) certificationd. Exploring possibility of PMIS implementation and development of a separate procurement plan for financially autonomous universities• Mapped the procurement work processes of universities to find the gaps and discrepancy and recommend improvement in the process• Developed internal procedures in the light of Afghanistan procurement policy and law to bring transparency and efficiency in the procurement and contract processes of MoHE and public universities • In collaboration with USWDP Technology Advisor and MoHE IT directorate, gathered the requirement to develop web-based MIS for procurement under HEMIS system of MoHE • Developed a clear training curriculum and manual on the GoIRA procurement, contracts and inventory laws• Conducted training on the GoIRA procurement, contracts and inventory rules and regulations to the MoHE and 11 public universities’ staff • Provided hands-on training to the procurement staff of MoHE and public universities• In coordination with USWDP financial autonomy team, assist in development of policies and strategies to implemented the university financial autonomy, specifically develop a costing scheme/policy for new academic and professional activities• Prepared periodic progress reports on activities to USWDP, MoHE and public universities

Kabul, Afghanistan

• Procurement planning and supervision of all the GPI development projects.• Advised the leadership of MCN and GPI on appropriate procurement procedures that best suit the Program’s needs• Helped prepare Terms of Reference; Specifications; Requests for Proposals/bidding documentation for all procurement activities and selection of consultants and firms.• Ensured timely publications of Specific Procurement Notices, Expressions of Interest and Request for Proposals when required.• Coordinated the Evaluation Committee’s meetings• Ensured that all GPI procurement is carried out in accordance with Government regulations and donors Procurement Guidelines• Maintained a proper procurement filing system, ensuring that appropriate documentation is included in each procurement file.• Participated in evaluation of all bids• Coordinated all procurement activities between Donors, GPI and relevant governmental agencies• Conducted bid opening meetings according to the procurement law of Afghanistan.

Kabul, Afghanistan

- Prepared Standard Bidding Documents- Facilitated Bid-Openings- Prepared Bid Opening Meetings- Prepared RFQs, RFPs and facilitated in Tender Announcement - Facilitated Contract Signing Events

Kabul, Afghanistan

- Take responsibility of effective and efficient functioning of office including effective communications and administrative support to office- Maintain Director/line manger’s calendar and make his/her travel arrangements;- Organize regular and ad-hoc meetings, prepare minutes, and summarize actions to be taken; keep track of progress of planned issues and follow-up with focal points;- Screen all incoming communications, filter outgoing correspondence for supervisor’s signature, clearance and further action by other staff; wherever needed;- Review, assemble and provide materials for use by Director/line manager in speaking engagements.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management And Services, 3.5

University of Toronto - School of Continuing Studies - Comparative Educational Services (CES) recognized it as 4 Year Bachelor's Degree

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General