Вакансія Національний/-а Керівник/-ця Ланцюгу Поставок / (National Supply Chain Officer) - Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

Classification: National Officer, Grade NO-B

Type of Appointment: Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 8 August 2023 

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the National Supply Chain Officer will be responsible and accountable for supply chain activities, guided by Supply Chain Management (SCM) objectives to deliver quality goods/services to the beneficiaries at optimal price and in a timely manner.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the strategic planning for supply chain related activities of the Country Office (CO) in close collaboration, with internal and external stakeholders in the country, as well as relevant units at Headquarters (HQ).
2. Conduct logistics capacity assessment and market research to keep abreast decisionmakers about local market trends and developments; analyze statistical data and market reports on the commodity situation, production patterns and availability of good and services.
3. Coordinate and monitor all supply chain management related tasks and activities, including planning, budgeting, scheduling and provision of goods and services needed by the CO. Prepare regular progress reports, statistical information and briefing notes, as required.
4. Contribute to the management of the supply chain activities in the CO, including planning, procurement, warehouse management, transport and distribution, fleet, assets and facilities management, logistics informaiton management and reporting, and provide support, guidance and training to the relevant staff with respect to the related policies, rules and regulations.
5. Identify supply chain bottlenecks (value stream mapping) and propose the optimization of the processes to fill the gaps and ensure beneficiaries receive quality goods and services in a timely and efficient manner.
6. Contribute to the review of the procurement requests, identify service providers, and evaluate information regarding vendor's performance in terms of quality, prices, and timely delivery of goods/services. Maintain a pool of qualified vendors.
7. Solicit bids, quotations and tender documents, oversee bidding process and provide support for executing the procurement transactions, analyze the offers assuring conformity to specified requirements; conduct appraisals and select suppliers, and confirm terms of payment; prepare purchase orders and ensure receiving authorization in line with the CO’s Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrix.
8. Liaise with the programme management and provide technical support in preparing and issuance of “Call for Proposals” and bidding documents for the tendering processes of the programmes/projects. Ensure bidding processes are conducted fairly, transparently and in accordance with the existing procurement rules and regulations.
9. In coordination with relevant parties, ensure timely submission of asset, procurement and other reports within the CO, Regional Office (RO) and relevant HQ departments, as appropriate.
10. Contribute to the establishment and management of robust appropriate internal control mechanisms for Supply Chain Management process to safeguard the Organization's assets and prevent fraud, while ensuring that country specific administrative procedures are in place and followed in accordance with the Organization's rules and regulations.
11. Support and monitor the maintenance and repair of office facilities, including preventive maintenance. Contribute to the establishment of maintenance agreements with competent service providers when it is feasible and determined to be cost effective.
12. Provide training and guidance to the SCM staff of CO, while monitoring, evaluating and supporting their professional and career development.
13. Participate and engage actively in the United Nations (UN) inter-agency meetings and forums related to supply chain management. Collaborate on sharing resources to achieve common goals and implementation of UN global initiatives.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in managing diverse procurement and logistics operations; and,
• Demonstrated experience in training and supervising teams of co-workers, managing vendors and suppliers.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of IOM/UN internal procurement and financial rules, as well as IOM's system and processes as they apply to procurement and logistics; and,
• Excellent level of computer literacy and good knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications using the IOM Personal History Form and sending to [email protected]  by 8 August 2023 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.