The US Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Appui à la Valorisation du Potentiel Agricole du Nord, à la Sécurité Économique et Environnementale program (AVANSE) is a five-year, $87.8 million project designed to catalyze inclusive, sustainable economic growth in a potentially highly productive agricultural area. The program is based in Haiti’s Northern Corridor / Cap-Haïtien and works to increase agricultural incomes by achieving the following results:
1) Agricultural Productivity Increased
2) Watershed Stability above Selected Plains Improved
3) Agricultural Markets Strengthened
4) Capacity of Local Organizations Strengthened

The AVANSE Project team is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual with experience in procurement to join its procurement team.

The Procurement Officer will assist the Procurement Manager with the procurement committee, drafting invitation bids, executing purchase orders and contracts, and ensuring that all procurement and logistical operations are executed in accordance with USAID regulations and DAI policies. Tasks will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Act as a member of the procurement selection committee and ensures that the committee works collaboratively to make a final selection;
• Procure in-kind support for all grants and for the project activities;
• Determine the most reasonable, fair, and expeditious procurement alternative for each grant and project activities;
• Inspect and accept goods, and verify services, and
• Initiate and maintain partnerships with external vendors by negotiating purchase order contracts with appropriate sources of equipment, supplies, services and travel;
• Facilitate the preparation and submission of purchase orders in accordance with DAI policies and USAID regulations;
• Work closely with procurement and logistics staff to obtain resources, quotations, and secure competitive bids for one-time goods and services;
• Work closely with procurement and logistics staff to establish and maintain vendor databases;
• Ensure complete documentation of procurement files in project database;
• Coordinate with program staff on project needs and requirements;
• Ensure that all procured goods are delivered on time; and
• Perform other duties as required by the Procurement Manager

• At least 2 years of procurement experience in Haiti.


• Knowledge of USAID procurement and logistics regulations.


• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.


• Familiarity with computer-oriented procurement systems preferred.


• Familiar with commodity management tracking systems.


• Fluency in French and Haitian Creole; proficiency in English preferred.


• University degree in a relevant field required.

To apply for any of these positions, please submit your application including motivation letter, resume and copy of diplomas no later than September 8, 2014 to: haitiavanse_humanresources@dai.com mentioning the position “Procurement Officer” in the subject line.

Or by mail:

Haiti Feed the Future North – AVANSE
2, Rue Gérard, Babiole, Bréda
Haut-du-Cap | Cap-Haïtien, Haïti (W.I.)