Supply Chain Senior Associate

Uzbekistan Office currently manages a portfolio of USD 414.7 million contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) - Good Health and Well-being - implementing the following projects:. The COVID-19 Emergency Response Project (CERP) – Strengthening pandemic resilience by upgrading over 150 Sanitary-Epidemiological Committee facilities. The project encompasses infrastructure improvements and upgrades across 45 national and regional laboratories, procurement of diagnostic and laboratory equipment, establishment of an ICT-based national epidemiological surveillance system, and comprehensive capacity building for medical personnel. Support to Development of Oncology Services Project – Enhancing access to quality cancer care by equipping the new National Oncology Center in Tashkent and 13 regional hospitals with advanced medical, diagnostic, radiological, and ICT equipment. The project also supports establishing a national Cancer Registry and providing specialized training for healthcare professionals. Kashkadarya Healthcare Infrastructure Project – Advancing healthcare reform through feasibility studies, technical designs, and the construction and equipping of two modern multidisciplinary hospitals in Karshi and Beshkent to meet national and international standards. Procurement of medical equipment for the new Multidisciplinary Medical Center in Tashkent Project - Equipping the New Multidisciplinary Medical Center with modern medical and diagnostic equipment and operationalizing it through trained medical staff 

Through these efforts, UNOPS supports Uzbekistan in strengthening its health systems and delivering improved quality of care for its citizens. 

The incumbent ensures the effective, timely, and compliant execution of logistics and supply chain operations for UNOPS projects in Uzbekistan, with a focus on the importation, transportation, storage, installation, and distribution of medical equipment. The role supports the implementation of robust logistics management systems, coordinates with suppliers, freight forwarders, and government authorities, and ensures adherence to UNOPS Financial Regulations and Rules, procurement policies, and national regulatory requirements. Operating under the guidance of the Procurement Senior Manager, the incumbent monitors shipment progress, manages risks, and facilitates smooth end-to-end delivery to project destinations. 

• Execute the logistics and supply chain operations ensuring compliance with UNOPS Financial Regulations and Rules, Procurement Manual, and other applicable prescriptive content documents; 

• Provide support in the design, planning, and implementation of an appropriate logistics management system for handling the incountry logistical operations for the UNOPS projects in Uzbekistan, including, but not limited to, development of rosters of local service providers and establishment of LTAs and BPAs, as necessary, for customs clearances, storage and transportation of medical equipment throughout the country, etc. 

• Under the overall guidance of the Procurement Senior Manager, liaise with the suppliers and beneficiaries to ensure the development of an appropriate transportation, storage, distribution, and installation plan for each contract; 

• Develop a monitoring tool for all the logistics activities and keep it up-to-date at all times; monitor the progress of all the shipments per the relevant contracts; keep all the relevant stakeholders updated about the procured items’ status from the time of order until it is delivered and installed at final destinations; maintain all the logistics-related documents and files; 

• Liaise with suppliers and ensure timely submission of applications for the registration of medical equipment at the relevant National Regulatory Authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan; 

• Liaise and coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and different government offices to ensure efficient and effective customs clearance processes for all imported goods; 

• Liaise and coordinate with suppliers and end-users to ensure timely transportation of the equipment to the designated locations, including loading and unloading activities; ensure issuance of proper documentation, i.e. delivery notes, packing list, insurance policies, etc.; 

• Liaise and coordinate with suppliers and end-users to ensure timely completion of installation and end-user training activities at the final destinations; 

• Keep the direct supervisor informed of the work progress and any risks or issues as they arise; Monitor the performance of the suppliers and provide inputs for supplier performance  reports; 

• Follow-up on end-users' possible complaints regarding the quality of the goods at reception time and report timely to the responsible Procurement Officer(s) for follow-up; Travel to the regions within Uzbekistan to support the projects’ operations, as necessary;  

• Conduct trainings for colleagues and other project stakeholders on logistics-related processes and procedures. 

• Assist in the preparation and synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in logistics as well as procurement. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Required

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 3 years of relevant experience is required.

Required

• Relevant experience is work in procurement and logistics support services in national and/or international public or corporate organizations.

• Experience in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.

Desired

• Previous experience with UNOPS/UN rules and regulations

• Relevant experience working with the Uzbekistan Customs Authority is desirable 

• Some experience in a Customs Broker Company  is desirable.

Fluency in Russian/or Uzbek is required.

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