1.1 CI roles and responsibilities for procurement
| Position
Budget holder |
Key responsibilities
Approves purchases. Budgets will need to be in place and approved before transactions can occur. |
| Procurement Manager | Provide oversight to emergency procurement activities, including ensuring that preparedness measures are implemented. |
| Procurement Officer | Provide acquisition support for the procurement goods/services required. |
| Finance | Ensure adequate cash flow for procurement needs and timely payment to vendors (to avoid disruptions in supply). |
| Logistics | Coordinate with the procurement unit on logistics requirements including transport needs, receipt and dispatch of goods. |
| Programme team | Provide detailed specifications and any applicable donor restrictions/regulations on all materials to be procured. |
| Human resources | Ensure that adequate staff is recruited. |
| Security | Provide recommendations for security telecommunications equipment. |
| Country Director/Senior Management Team | Approve and responsible for emergency purchases and any changes in the policies relating to procurement and finance for the period of the emergency. |
| Lead Member procurement unit | Advise on procurement policies and provide appropriate support for international procurement activities. |
| CEG Senior Logistics Advisor | Advise on CARE International pre-supply arrangements and provide technical advice on emergency procurement. |
| CARE USA EHAT Senior Logistics Advisor | Advise on CARE USA-managed logistics and procurement partnerships, and technical advice on emergency procurement. |