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Within the Management Directorate (MGT), the Head of the Procurement and Grants Unit (PGU) is responsible for the provision of strategic and technical advice and guidance to the organisation’s senior management, ensuring a robust procurement and grants framework, in-line with ICMPD’s strategic objectives. S/he is responsible for the definition of business processes in accordance with best industry standards, building an operating model that supports both traditional and agile sourcing approaches to match ICMPD’s evolving needs, in line its compliance framework. Based on strategic sourcing goals s/he is responsible for the planning, execution and control of activities implemented at ICMPD HQ and other duty stations and oversees administrative and process compliance for such activities. Effective procurement and grants collaboration and reporting tools developed to ensure that reporting and information requirements of internal and external stakeholders are met. S/he facilitates adequate training and capacity building on procurement and grants processes and their compliance with international standards. S/he leads the Unit team providing clear leadership and guidance promoting high professional and ethical standards.