About Ms.
Kiden Gloria is a seasoned Procurement and Logistics Coordinator with over 10 years of progressive experience managing complex and high-value portfolios within humanitarian and development operations in South Sudan. She brings extensive expertise in procurement planning, supply chain management, contract administration, and logistics coordination, with a strong focus on ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value for money. Throughout her career, she has worked with leading international donors and partners, including USAID, the European Union (EU), ECHO, and various UN agencies, consistently delivering procurement processes in line with stringent donor regulations and international standards, even in highly challenging and resource-constrained environments. At CORWADO, Gloria leads and strengthens procurement and logistics functions across programmes funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and UNDP, ensuring that systems and processes are fully aligned with organizational policies and donor compliance requirements. Her responsibilities span the entire procurement cycle, from planning and sourcing to contract management, supplier coordination, logistics oversight, and inventory control. She ensures adherence to quality standards, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery, while supporting programme teams to align procurement processes with operational priorities. She plays a critical role in institutional strengthening by standardizing procurement workflows, enhancing documentation and audit readiness, and reinforcing compliance systems. Gloria also contributes to proactive risk management by identifying potential supply chain bottlenecks and implementing mitigation measures to ensure uninterrupted programme delivery. Known for her results-driven, detail-oriented, and integrity-focused approach, she consistently enhances accountability, strengthens supplier relationships, and supports the effective and impactful implementation of CORWADO’s programmes.