Expedited SVN -Supply Chain Assistant (G4)- Internal Candidates only - 1 position

Overview

The Supply Chain Assistant will be responsible and accountable for managing the supply chain functions in the country office.

Tasks Summary

• Receive and consolidate all procurement requisition forms; verify they have all the required information and comply with the Purchase Authorization Matrix and other office instructions and obtain any necessary additional information.
• Prepare tender documents, solicit bids and quotations as applicable; prepare bid analysis summary and share it with the requesting unit.
• Once the purchase is approved, confirm terms of agreement with selected suppliers, prepare the relevant documentation (purchase order, contract, etc.) and coordinate the required authorizations.
• Monitor status of open requisitions and follow up on the timely delivery of goods and services; upon delivery, coordinate with the receiving unit to obtain satisfactory delivery notes.
• Review vendor invoices, prepare payment requests and coordinate with Finance the timely payment to suppliers/service providers.
• Maintain physical and electronic records of all documentation through the procurement cycle in accordance with IOM instructions and procedures; retrieve and present information from the system and support preparation of periodic reports.
• Conduct market surveys to identify potential new suppliers/service providers; participate in their evaluation regarding quality, prices and services in line with the organization’s best interests.
• Keep track of any contractual agreements and inform concerned parties for timely renewal; monitor office supplies and service and prepare requisitions when required and coordinate with Finance Unit the payment of utilities invoices.
• Provide technical information to all staff in the office on procurement related instructions and procedures.
• Perform supply chain tasks related to property and asset management, warehousing, insurance coverage, maintenance, and transportation.
• Support the coordination of transportation needs and drivers’ movements; verify all logbooks are properly maintained and monitor fuel consumption and vehicle’ maintenance records.
• Monitor activities of contractors working on the office premises.
• Support the organization of meetings, workshops and trainings.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Experience Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or High school diploma with four years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in procurement and logistics and working with vendors and service providers;
• Experience with asset management process;
• Experience working with IOM/UN Procurement and Logistics Rules and Procedures is an advantage;
• Experience working in an international organisation an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or High school diploma
• Certification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is an advantage

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Up to 9 months

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