Regional Sr. Program Officer

Job Summary:The Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity seeks a Regional Sr. Program Officer with procurement and subcontracts experience to manage and support subcontractor implementation across 3 regions. This STRIDES Regional Sr. Program Officer plans, executes, and finalizes Activity procurement and subcontract processes according to strict deadlines, organizational policies, donor regulations, and Activity requirements. They coordinate with internal teams and external partners to acquire goods and services essential to Activity success. This position oversees quality assurance, cost control, and performance monitoring of subcontractors and vendors throughout the Activity lifecycle for countries assigned. It is expected the STRIDES Regional Sr. Program Officer will collaborate closely with technical, implementation, and operational teams to align procurement and subcontracting strategies with Activity objectives and compliance requirements.This position will be based in Kenya or Zambia.Program Officers (Level I – III) provide a range of project management, communications, and administrative services at increasing levels of complexity to support project implementation and proposal development. Individuals within these positions are expected to demonstrate an increasing level of proficiency with best practices in project management.Accountabilities:Project Procurement and Subcontract Management:Supports procurement and subcontracts team through coordination of project resources (subcontractors and vendors), planning for deliverables, and leading meetings with local implementing partners.Draft technical specifications, SOWs, and terms of reference (TORs) for goods and services.Possesses advanced knowledge in a technical area and understands integration with procurement and subcontract management.Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies and procedures with regards to subcontract and procurement management. Provides initial review and comments on subcontractor reports and annual work plans for sub-led countries.Oversees reporting process for sub-led countries on the STRIDES project to ensure client requirements are met; may aggregate reporting for oversight of a project.Represents project at client/funder meetings and participates in external events. Liaises with client regarding the overall project and communicates planning and task completion for assigned countries and regions.Serves as project point of contact with sub-contractors, partners, and vendors for assigned country and regions.Promote and facilitate communication between assigned projects and other relevant internal and external stakeholders, including various units within the country or US office. Monitors sub-contract and vendor deliverables and acts as required.Prepare procurement request packages and confirm alignment with workplans and budgets for assigned countries and regions. Submit procurement requests and coor...