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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
JOB TITLE: Procurement Associate (Hub) GS6
JOB CONTRACT/GRADE: GS6 Fixed-Term Staff
JOB LOCATION: Accra, Ghana
REPORTING TO: Head of Operations NOC
Organisational Context
Global hunger has reached alarming levels in 2022, and WFP, the Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2020, remains dedicated and committed to address this global food crisis. The United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) is a network of strategically located hubs established to support humanitarian organizations and the broader international community in responding to emergencies and crises. UNHRD provides essential services such as storage, easy access to critical supplies, and technical assistance. As a team member of the UNHRD hub based in [specify specific location] the Procurement Associate for the UNHRD Hub plays a crucial role in coordinating and administering local and regional procurement activities. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this position requires close collaboration with the customer service, logistics, and warehouse management teams within the hub.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide operational coordination and administrative services to support procurement projects and activities, adhering to standard processes and ensuring the effective procurement of goods and services. Identify and recommend potential suppliers, compiling data and documents to support the selection process, ensuring adherence to standard procurement procedures. Review, record, and prioritize purchasing requests, offering support to requisitioners to procure appropriate goods and services at the best value for money to UNHRD. Contribute to negotiations with new suppliers on terms and conditions of orders, alongside a senior officer, to secure the best terms and best value for money for UNHRD. Prepare Purchase Orders, contracts, and any supporting documentation for approval by the relevant stakeholder and approve purchases within delegated authority to facilitate swift procurement. Resolve potential issues related to delivered goods by liaising with all parties and following standard procedures to ensure timely and accurate resolution of problems. Research, collect, and analyze data to produce reports that enable informed decision-making by Procurement Officers, ensuring consistency of information presented to stakeholders. Manage updates and further develop databases and records to ensure information is accurate, organized, and accessible, supporting reporting requirements. Maintain relationships with internal counterparts to align procurement activities with wider programs, ensuring a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP in quickly responding and deploying food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of crises.
Qualifications:
- Completion of secondary school education. Additional training in procurement, supply chain management, or related field is desirable.
- At least 6 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related areas. Experience in an international organization is an asset.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy work deliver for informed decision making.
- Fluency in English and in local language. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders.
LANGUAGE: Fluency and good command of the English language is essential.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit their applications and CV stating 3 references online to: www1.wfp.org/careers/job.openings and follow the steps.
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply
People living with disability are also encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted.
Note:
- WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
- WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
- All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFPโs standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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