Risk Management Advisor at Chemonics International

Chemonics International - We're one of the world’s leading partners in international development, because where Chemonics works, development works. From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help our clients, partners and beneficiaries take on the world’s toughest challenges. Today, we re-imagine global supply chains to deliver essential medicines to the right place at the right time. Our global network of more than 4,000 specialists share an unwavering resolve to work better, driven by a conviction that the world must be better.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk Management Advisor

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Scope of Work

• This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Risk Management Advisor to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Contracts and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Background

• The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Contracts and Supply Management single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
• The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program, and maternal newborn and child health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.
• The Risk Management Advisor will provide technical incident management services to the Global Health Supply Chain-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Program managing Target Local Procurement (TLP) and the Chemonics International, Inc. public health supply chain Field Office in Nigeria. Services will include technical assistance to the National and State Governments, PEPFAR implementing partners, The Global Fund partners and other relevant stakeholders engaged in the procurement of health products and services across HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Family Planning and Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programs.
• These will be supported as part of the mandate of the Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project to develop capacity of Government counterparts in the procurement and contract management of health products and services.
• S/he in collaboration with other Manager(s) and Advisor(s) will implement health product and service procurement to promote uninterrupted access to health service delivery under the direction of the Contracts Manager or his/her designate.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Assists the Risk Manager in the consistent and compliant use of tools and systems to manage and document incidents as required for the planning, implementation, tracking, reporting and quality control of country office administrative and management systems including but not limited to subcontracts, facilities, human resources, payroll, procurement, logistics and IT.
• Supports the investigation of insurance claims issued to warehousing and distribution 3PL service providers, and files and tracks claim letters between the country office and vendors.
• As requested, respond to HQ PSM Risk Management Team communication with insurance brokers or surveyors regarding claims status, claim management and renewal of insurance policies.
• Ensures the Risk Manager and HQ Quality Management Team gather and present accurate and timely information relevant to insurance claims, including reviewing, uploading, and downloading information from the Incident Management System AssurX.
• Daily update trackers and reports on project operational and technical risks; and liaises directly with finance and technical teams, including warehousing and distribution, lab, plan and source, to ensure accuracy of the weekly insurance tracker, manage incidents, mitigate risks and resolve problems.
• Investigate and provide resolution to reduce backlog of claims by verifying supporting documents and timely follow up.
• Under the guidance of the Risk Manager, provide quality control and prepare all necessary paperwork and guidance to ensure consistently high standards with regards to incidence management documentation in accordance with US Government regulations, Chemonics policies and insurance guidelines.
• Maintain Risk Management and Contracts Department files, records and collate pertinent information to respond to any requests for documentation as it relates incident claims, internal or external financial or programmatic reviews or audits.
• Shares best practices, linking project teams, and ensuring proper resourcing.
• Actively participates in designing and implementing training that improves compliance across program and operations areas of the project.
• Supports in reviewing and submitting documentation requested as a result of internal and external financial audits and reviews.
• Demonstrates maturity, dependability, integrity, and initiative to learn competencies and skills required for the job assignment.
• Contributes positively to a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, respect for differences, accepting and giving constructive feedback.
• Ensure the highest level of honesty, integrity, openness and transparency in administering the award processes and procedures.
• Report any concerns or issues, whether verified or not, to senior management through supervisor.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Risk Manager and/or Risk Management and Contracts Director as considered necessary to achieve success and which are consistent with the overall nature of the contract and work plan.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant technical area.
• Minimum of Five years’ relevant experience in procurement of goods and services with International Non-Governmental Organization especially in the health sector preferred. USAID experience a plus
• CIP - Chartered Insurance Professional Certification and/or risk management accreditation or membership preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with high performing team required
• Excellent English writing skills required; high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard practices and procedures, receive general instruction and supervision on work progress, and make significant contribution to end results.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of the Nigeria public health sector environment a plus
• Proactive, with positive problem-solving approach and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and team-working skills
• Fluency in English and effective communication skills are required

Supervision:

• The Risk Management Advisor will report directly to the Risk Manager.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

• This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2023

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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