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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateWinnie M. Hinga email: EMAIL AVAILABLE/winniehinga@yahoo.comCandidate's Name NUMBER AVAILABLEEmployment HistoryStreet Address - Present, CALSTART Inc., Contract SpecialistDuties and Responsibilities:Drafting Contracts: Draft and prepare contract documents, utilizing templates and incorporating all necessary details to accurately reflect the terms agreed upon by all parties.Reviewing and Editing Contracts: review contracts to ensure they are complete, accurate, and comply with all requirements. edit contracts to align with negotiations or to correct errors, ensuring that all documents are ready for execution.Conducting Negotiations: Participate in the negotiation process, providing support and ensuring that the terms being negotiated align with organizational policies and goals.Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with contracts and work on strategies to mitigate these risks. Suggesting changes to terms, seeking additional approvals, or working with risk management professionals within the organization to mitigate these risks.Liaison Work: liaisons between the organization and external parties. Communicating contractual terms, helping with resolving disputes, and facilitating smooth interactions related to contracts.Record Keeping: maintain comprehensive records of all contracts, including drafts, executed contracts, amendments, and correspondences related to the contract. This ensures that all contractual documents are accessible for reference and auditing.Collaboration: work closely with various departments within the organization, such as finance, legal, initiatives, and operations, to ensure that contracts meet the organizations needs and objectives.2023: VillageReach Grants and Contracts AssociateManaging renewals: Managing renewal applications and monitoring performance and budgets.Ensuring compliance: Working with other teams to ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements and reviewing applications for compliance with established criteria.Submitting reports: Submitting accurate grant reports, including narratives and data.Managing documentation: Maintaining contract files and documentation for audits.2008-2022: USAID Kenya and East Africa Acquisition and Assistance SpecialistPlanned, solicited, executed Grants and Contracts in support of critical USAID programs in Kenya and East Africa in a portfolio containing approximately 30 instruments with a combined Total Estimated Cost of approximately $487 million annually, in the health, education, Youth, water, power, roads and other infrastructure activities, and covered successfully programs involving every aspect of international development work with every type of procurement instrument.Planned, developed, carried out, managed, and advised on all aspects of procurement and contract management relating to and affecting USAID/Kenya and East Africa assistance programs, policy and project planning, design, implementation, and evaluation.Established formal and informal procurement training within the mission for local Implementing Partners, local A&A specialists, AORs/CORS, Development Leadership Initiative (DLI) Foreign Service Officers, other staff within USAID/Kenya and the larger East African mission on Federal Acquisition Regulations compliance.Provided expert-level technical assistance to USAID/Kenya and East Africa staff in the execution of program/project-funded contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, and US Government Agreements, such as PASAs in accordance with Federal and USAID regulations, and the associated governing guidance (e.g., the FAR and USAID Supplement (AIDAR), CFR, OMB Circulars, FAM, and FTR) for all types of procurements.Researched and resolved issues and drafted responses in official correspondence for subcontract consent requests, salary approvals, equipment approvals, etc., on a wide variety of contract and assistance awards.Provided lead role in preparing mission responses to Regional Inspector General (RIG) audit reports.Education:1.DAWIA Federal Acquisition Certification level II2.Master of Science degree in procurement and Logistics, Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology3.Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration, United States International University AfricaTechnical Knowledge:Mastery of procurement regulations and contracting principles including the latest acquisition procedures and techniques.An in-depth understanding of U.S. Government procurement rules and regulations.Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the ability to work with the regulatory context of the FAR.USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR); USAID Contract Information Bulletins (CIBS) and Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives (AAPDs); Procurement Executive Bulletins (PEBs); the USAID Automated Directive System (ADS); Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars; and Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations as applicable to USAID.Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated ability to work in a highly demanding, cross-cultural environment and capable of handling tasks with varying deadlines.Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.Able to communicate orally and in writing complex and difficult policy and programmatic issuesAble to maintain and adhere to high standards of professional conduct.Able to function as a leader during contract negotiationsAbility to mentor and assist staff in the award and administration of contracts and agreements.Skill to manage and coordinate activities sufficient to contract a variety of actions concurrently.Versatility in the use of computers, especially Word and Excel.The ability to plan, organize, and manage complex negotiations and meetingsReferees:1.Sandra Asiedu, Contracting Officer USAID email: EMAIL AVAILABLE2.Camille Garcia, Contracting Officer USAID email: EMAIL AVAILABLE3.Jennifer Kiiru, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist USAID email: EMAIL AVAILABLE |
