Job ID
17546
Job Title
National Professional Officer (Procurement)-UNOPS - LICA 8
To work for
WHO | World Health Organization
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Procurement/Logistics/Delivery
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1. Contribute towards the development of procurement plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider procurement policies and WHO standards.
2. Support or manage procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes to contributing to successful procurement of medicines, medical equipment and services.
3. Track and analyze data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
4. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement activities, to contribute to a WHO wide view that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization.
5. Collate information and draft appropriate responses and recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.
6. Guide and supervise junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
7. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WHO is able to quickly respond and deploy needed goods and services to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
8. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required meeting emergency medical assistance needs.
2. Support or manage procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes to contributing to successful procurement of medicines, medical equipment and services.
3. Track and analyze data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
4. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement activities, to contribute to a WHO wide view that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization.
5. Collate information and draft appropriate responses and recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.
6. Guide and supervise junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
7. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WHO is able to quickly respond and deploy needed goods and services to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
8. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required meeting emergency medical assistance needs.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
Essential: University degree in Transport, Economics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business Management, or other related field.
Desirable: Master degree in Transport, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management, or other related field. Certificate course in procurement and supply chain management would be an asset.
Experience:
Essential: At least two years relevant experience in the area of procurement and / or supply
Desirable: Related experience in UN system
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Functional Skills:
• Good knowledge of procurement regulations and procedures
• Proven communication and negotiation skills
• Very good organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Good analytical skills
Competencies:
1. Producing results
2. Communication
3. Teamwork
4. Knowing and managing yourself
5. Moving forward in a changing environment
Other Consideration: Good knowledge of Microsoft applications.- Knowledge of ERP/Oracle applications is an asset
• Good knowledge of procurement regulations and procedures
• Proven communication and negotiation skills
• Very good organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Good analytical skills
Competencies:
1. Producing results
2. Communication
3. Teamwork
4. Knowing and managing yourself
5. Moving forward in a changing environment
Other Consideration: Good knowledge of Microsoft applications.- Knowledge of ERP/Oracle applications is an asset
Salary and Benefits
As per UNOPS salary scale
About us
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Dec 12, 2018
Expiry Date
Dec 27, 2018
CV Language
English