Expedited SVN - Senior Supply Chain Associate, for internal candidates only - 1 position

Overview

The Senior Supply Chain Associate will be responsible and accountable for managing the Supply Chain function in Country office Zimbabwe.

Tasks Summary

• Carry out and support coordination of procurement activities, including revision of purchase request forms, organization and evaluation of bidding processes, and follow-up on purchase orders.
• Assist supervisors in more complex, higher-value purchases.
• Support the development of procurement plans.
• Participate in negotiations of terms and conditions of purchases.
• Provide technical guidance to requisitioners on procurement instructions and procedures.
• Participate in the development, evaluation, and updating of systems and procedures for procurement.
• Identify local and international suppliers and service providers.
• Contribute to the development of tools for tracking of contracts, agreements, and progress toward procurement plans.
• Coordinate the maintenance of files and preparation of reports and statistics.
• Provide specialized support in the planning, implementation and monitoring of supply chain activities related to property and asset management, warehousing, insurance coverage, maintenance, and transportation.
• Coordinate supply chain operations with other UN Agencies, partners, and government authorities.
• Plan and coordinate fleet activities of the office.
• Coordinate service and maintenance of office facilities and equipment.
• Provide training and guidance to junior SCM staff.
• Participate and engage actively in UN inter-agency meetings and forums related to supply chain management.
• Collaborate on sharing resources to achieve common goals.

Experience Requirements

• Four years of relevant professional experience with a University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Six years of relevant professional experience with a High school diploma.
• Experience in procurement and logistics and working with service providers and vendors.
• Experience with asset management process.
• Experience in training and coordinating teams.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Degree/Certificate
• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Other Details

Languages Required: • fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

Languages Preferred: • Certification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is an advantage • Experience working with IOM/UN Procurement and Logistics Rules and Procedures is an advantage • Experience working in an international organization in a multi-cultural setting an advantage.

Contract Duration: Up to 9 months

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