Job Description

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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world's most pressing heath challenges.
We are seeking a Procurement Consultant with specialized experience in Request for Proposal (RFP) development and management. The consultant will play a critical role in designing and executing fair, transparent, and competitive procurement processes--ensuring that RFPs are strategically aligned with project goals.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define procurement needs, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria.
• Lead the end-to-end development of RFPs--including drafting scope of work, selection methodology, instructions to bidders, and contractual terms.
• Ensure RFPs are compliant with relevant policies and procurement guidelines.
• Design templates and tools to streamline the RFP drafting and review process.
• Provide guidance on risk management and ensure due diligence in supplier selection.
• Build internal capacity by training teams on best practices for RFP design and evaluation.
• Contribute to procurement planning, reporting, and audit readiness as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Specialized training or certification or experience in public procurement is preferred.
• Strong familiarity with State Government procurement systems, frameworks, and compliance requirements is essential.
• Good understanding of relevant General Financial Rules (GFR), Manual for Procurement of Goods/Works/Consultancy, and state-specific procurement guidelines is a strong asset.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills with attention to detail and clarity.
• Strong understanding of fair and transparent procurement principles.

This position will be based in New Delhi, India.