Job Detail

Roots of Peace is a humanitarian organization whose mission is to rid the world of landmines and other remnants of war by transforming toxic minefields into thriving farmland and communities, through a focus on sustainable, organic farming practices. Roots of Peace is implementing the 3-year, USAID-funded Agriculture Marketing Program.

AMP Project Description:

The Agriculture Marketing Program (AMP) is a three-year USAID-funded program that follows on the successes of the ten-year USAID Commercial Horticulture and Agricultural Marketing Program (CHAMP). The program works in 12 provinces of Afghanistan, focusing on increasing farm production and domestic sales through interventions aimed at farmers and agribusinesses. During the first two years of the program, AMP worked with leading Afghan processing and export firms to increase export volumes and values, introduce new agricultural products to the market, diversify export markets and increase value-added processing. The program's market-based, demand-driven approach focused on supporting private sector growth and sustainability, thereby creating demand for agricultural products that drive job growth in rural areas. Women are incorporated into all areas of program implementation.

In its final fiscal year of implementation, AMP has pivoted to an approach that addresses food security challenges precipitated by the emerging economic and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. This approach comprises three key strategies:

1. Connecting Farmers to Domestic Markets
2. Increasing Value-Add of Agriculture Products, Extending Shelf Life of Products
3. Support for Remote Rural Areas

Activities include:

• Increasing farm productivity and food security through Farmer Field Schools and other activities aimed at building farm capacity.
• Expanding the number of agricultural products through value addition and product diversification, such as processed jams and sulfur dried apricots.
• Linking farmers with traders, and traders with buyers in domestic markets, such as through domestic food expos and B2B meetings.
• Building the capacity of agribusinesses to maximize output and quality for domestic markets.
• Supporting initiatives such as improved post-harvest handling infrastructure for traders, including packing houses, cold storage, and improved packaging.
• Addressing important supply chain and trade impediments that restrict the sale of high value agriculture products.

AMP works primarily with private sector agribusinesses, farm producers and other USAID-funded agricultural programs. Specific attention is given to support the participation of women and youth in AMP activities.

Position Summary:

Supports activities related to the procurement of materials, parts and equipment for the company. Submits and processes purchase orders as authorized following policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities. Assists with monitoring departmental costs, schedules, and performance to ensure approval and payment of transactions completed. Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Prepares maintains, and reviews purchasing files, reports, and price lists for the department.
• Assists with developing bid specifications.
• Reviews requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries, resolve shortages, missed or late
• deliveries to ensure contract terms and company needs are met.
• Maintains policies and procedures of organizational and government regulations affecting purchases and shares information with management, staff members and vendors.
• Checks shipments to ensure orders are filled correctly and goods meet specifications.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among suppliers.
• Maintains documentation of purchase orders and verifies invoices for payment with accounting.
• Assists with developing and revising procurement operating procedures and policies.
• Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure purchasing activities within functional areas are met and comply with government regulations and company procedures.
• Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries.
• Supervises preparation of orders and follows up to expedite delivery and shipment.
• Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
• Monitors budget to ensure policies are adhered to and no overages occur with allowable expenses for employees.
• Serves as point of contact regarding custom regulations with US and International imports, exports, international commerce, visas, and work permit requirements.
• Receives, examines, and processes requisitions and other documents related to the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment for the organization
• Compares costs and evaluates the quality, and need of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Interacts and corresponds with vendors to keep abreast of new products and market trends.
• Consults with department managers to determine purchasing needs and specifications.
• Analyzes purchasing trends to determine best practices and cost for the organization.
• Inventories equipment assists with filtering equipment throughout the asset management life cycle and prepares equipment for end-of-life disposition.
• Strong integrity of character to refuse and report all graft-related activities
• Performs other duties as may be  assigned.

Applicants should copy and paste the relevant Vacancy Announcement Number and Position Title into the email subject line when submitting their application. Applications received without a VA Number will not be considered.