SVN 2017/30 (P) - Procurement and Logistics Officer (P2) - Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Beirut
- Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Closing Date: Closed
Position Title Procurement and Logistics Officer
Duty Station :Beirut, Lebanon Classification Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible
Closing Date : 23 February 2017
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo
Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,
Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,
Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela
(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer (RMO), the overall supervision of the Head of IOM Office in Lebanon and in close collaboration with the Global Procurement and Supply Unit in Manila, Common Services in Headquarters (HQs) and Regional Office (RO), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for Procurement and Logistics activities in Lebanon.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Supervise and conduct overall logistical and procurement actions within the mission,
including: Procurement, Property and Assets Control, Supply and warehousing, Service/Maintenance, Transport and Mission Fleet and contractual agreements. 2. Assist in logistical tasks and activities and producing regular progress reports, statistical information and briefing materials, as required.
3. Analyze procurement requests, identify service providers and evaluate information regarding vendors’ performance in the areas of quality, prices and delivery of goods in view of the Organization's best interests; maintain and update databases of preferred suppliers. Page 1 / 34. Solicit bids, quotations and tender documents; oversee the bidding process and provide support for procurement transactions, analyzing them for conformity to specified requirements; conduct appraisals, select suppliers and confirm terms of payment; prepare purchase orders and ensure authorization is received from the RMO and Head of Office.
5. Follow up on purchase order (PO) statuses and keep the head(s) of unit(s) and respective Project Managers abreast of the estimated time of delivery or any changes that may affect or modify the pre-determined delivery conditions; ensure all expected merchandise is received in accordance with PO specifications, and that all goods are in good condition. 6. Ensure that appropriate records are kept on assets disposal; ensure assets are located accordingly and used in IOM's best interest; and regularly update the asset inventory list. 7. Supervise the Mission’s inventories stored at the stockroom and warehouses and ensure that a system is in place for receiving and issuing the goods. At year end ensure the physical check of inventories and stocking taking and prepare relevant report for yearend closure of accounts. 8. Monitor maintenance and repair of office facilities, including preventive maintenance, and establish maintenance agreements with competent service providers when it is feasible and determined to be cost-effective.
9. Review regularly existing procedures to identify gaps and areas for improvement. Maintain appropriate internal control mechanisms to safe guard the organization’s assets. 10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Experience
• Experience in managing diverse procurement and logistics operations;
• Excellent level of computer literacy and good knowledge of SAP/PRISM required; • Demonstrated experience in training and managing large teams of co-workers, vendors and suppliers;
• Extensive knowledge of IOM internal procurement and financial rules, as well as IOM's PRISM elements as they apply to procurement and logistics.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; Page 2 / 3• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 23 February 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 10.02.2017 to 23.02.2017
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