Job Description

Overview

Organization Summary

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our staff of nearly 6,000 works in more than 75 countries—tackling hundreds of projects each year to address complex social and scientific challenges on behalf of governments, businesses, foundations, universities, and other clients and partners. Through independent research and science-based programs, we are making positive impacts on people and communities around the world. Our diverse team embraces challenges in an inclusive atmosphere that values work-life balance and creates global opportunities for career development. If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow, join our team and discover the RTI Difference.

Division Summary

IDG’s International Education Division supports education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, The LEGO Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other donors and clients.

Project Summary

The Primary Education in Crisis Activity (PECA), funded by USAID/Ethiopia and the LEGO Foundation, aims to address the critical educational needs of children in Ethiopia. The purpose of this Activity is: improved learning outcomes, wellbeing, and systems resilience for the most vulnerable primary school age children affected by crisis in Ethiopia.

Achievement of the purpose is dependent on success in the areas of the following three Intermediate Results (IRs)

• IR 1: Improved federal and regional capacity to prepare for, coordinate and oversee play based targeted instruction during acute crisis through to recovery
• IR 2: Educators, school and classroom environments, formal and informal, have improved capabilities to support children’s holistic foundational skills and wellbeing
• IR 3: Communities and caregivers have improved capabilities promote children’s holistic foundational skills, wellbeing, and resilience

Position Summary

RTI is seeking a Procurement and Logistics Manager to lead all procurement and logistical activities for the project. This includes managing procurement processes for goods, services, contracts, leases, and rentals; coordinating logistics and travel arrangements; and supporting project-related trainings, workshops, meetings, and field surveys. The role ensures compliance with RTI’s procurement policies and procedures and provides critical support to the Chief of Party and program team to streamline procurement operations. The Procurement and Logistics Manager will supervise the Grants and Subawards Specialist and will report to the Finance and Administration Director. This position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:    

• Oversee procurement management of the project commodities/goods/materials and services required for operations.
• Supervise the Grants and Subawards Specialist.
• Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan, ensuring alignment with budgets and timetables.
• Manage all phases of sourcing activities to ensure best value for money within required lead times for a variety of requirements, including analysis of overall budgetary impact for all types of procurement transactions.
• Prepare and issue procurement solicitation documents, including Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Invitations for Tenders (IFT).
• Coordinate the issuance of purchase orders in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best overall value for money for the project.
• Contribute to supply chain efforts by coordinating logistical support from the ordering point through delivery to the destination.
• Ensure effective and timely follow-up on orders to guarantee delivery of goods and services.
• Provide logistical support for project events, such as workshops, trainings, and surveys, including field operations.
• Ensure compliance with legal guidelines, Federal Export Control regulations (if applicable), contracting principles, and price/cost analysis requirements.
• Assist the Home Office Support Team in preparing requirements for federally funded contracts, including subcontracting consents, waivers for source and origin, and nonexpendable property budget approvals.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting of procurement and logistics activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, peers, and stakeholders to foster collaboration and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Finance and Administrative Director or Chief of Party.