Project Manager and Functional Consultant – Implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central ERP

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Period of Performance: May 1st 2023 to Oct 31st, 2023

Level of Effort: Estimated 10 days per Month

Company/Division: inSupply Health
Hiring Manager: Regional Finance & Operations Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Description:

inSupply Health is an East African health advisory firm that designs people-centered, scalable, sustainable supply chain solutions. We focus on optimizing data visibility and use, workforce development, and continuous performance improvement. inSupply operates as a social enterprise, aiming for business sustainability while achieving our social mission. We aim to transition short-term supply chain fixes into sustainable solutions that transcend specific projects or funding streams. Our work focuses on democratizing access to quality, affordable, contextualized supply chain learning and innovations so local and regional supply chain actors can improve the performance and efficiency of their supply chains and health systems towards better health outcomes.

inSupply Health is headquartered in Nairobi, with an office in Dar es Salaam and is affiliated with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI). Our team of dynamic local consultants works closely with public and private sector clients to design optimized, responsive and resilient supply chain systems that deliver essential health products such as antimalarial and HIV medications, vaccines and contraceptives in complex settings. We pioneer innovative approaches by taking proven methodologies from the commercial sector to adapt them for the context, but also co-create solutions with our clients so they can own, implement and continuously improve their systems independently in the long term.

Overview:
The consultant will support the development and documentation of the system requirements
specifications and will supervise the implementation and customization of dynamics 365
business central

Responsibilities:

In Liaison and approval of the Regional Finance and Operations Manager the functional
consultant will perform the following responsibilities;

  • Lead the process of requirements gathering by undertaking an in-depth business process analysis, definition and documentation of the business requirements.
  •  In conjunction with the procurement analyst, lead the process of recruitment and
    recommend for approval a firm to undertake the customization and implementation of
    Dynamics Business Central.
  • Prepare the project plan and statement of work for the implementing vendor.
  • Undertake an assessment of hardware and software requirements and make
    recommendations for implementation
  • Supervise the vendor implementing the ERP and ensure that the implementation is
    consistent with the system requirements specification.
  • Verify and document deliverables as per the implementation milestones that will be
    agreed upon with the selected vendor.
  • Coordinate user training and documentation for all users and lead further business
    process modeling that may be required.
  • Develop Test scripts to be used to undertake the User acceptance tests.
  • Carry out integration designs for non-standard customizations with core functionalities
  • In liaison with the vendors review the data migration templates and support the users
    in completing the required data.
  • Carry out independent system quality tests
  • Establish the data migration design and lead the data migration for inSupply ensuring
    data is accurately filled and verified by the various data owners.
  • Overall project management such as development of the project deliverables, change
    management reports, meetings coordination, vendor invoicing, and project closure
  • Coordinate the resolution of pending issues and finalization of user manuals

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of an undergraduate with a business degree or IT
  • Accounting Certification (CPA) will be a plus
  • Minimum of 5 years implementing and customizing Dynamics Business central for
    nonprofit organizations and experience integrating a regional/subsidiary dimension a
    plus
  • Experience in Microsoft Power BI and integration with core ERP

Application Process:

This is a consultancy position based in Nairobi, Kenya. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a 1- page cover letter outlining why you’re an excellent candidate for this role and providing concrete examples of past work that fits the scope of work outlined and timeframe in which work completed. inSupply Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics… https://insupplyhealth.com/job-post/consultant-business-central-erp/

Note that this is a “local hire” — candidates must be nationals of Kenya. The application
deadline is 5pm on 9th May 2023 (EAT time). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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