Senior Supply Chain Associate

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  • Added Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
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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.ย 

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Tunisia Head of Resource Management Unit and the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the Senior Supply Chain Associate will be responsible for carrying out procurement and logistics functions in accordance with IOMโ€™s regulations, rules and procedures.

  1. Assist the Supply Chain Officer in monitoring and coordinate Procurement & Logistics actions within Tunisia, including property and assets control, supply, and contractual agreements for services and maintenance.
  2. Liaise with the Supply Chain Officer regarding all Procurement, Logistics and service requirements, in order to consolidate overall procurement (or service) requirements and optimize purchasing power; propose and implement operational adjustments towards increasing the effectiveness and accuracy of all Procurement & Logistic procedures.
    1. Analyze procurement requests, identify service providers, and evaluate information regarding vendor's performance regarding quality, prices, and delivery of goods in view of the Organizationโ€™s best interests.ย 
    2. Provide technical guidance to requisitioners and all staff in the office on preparation of specifications and interpretation and implementation of procurement instructions and procedures.ย 
    3. Plan and organize preparation of Requests for Quotations (RFQs), bidding documents, Requests for proposals (RFPs), other relevant procurement documents and facilitate their advertisement and circulation.
    4. Conduct periodic review of open commitments and coordinate their closure with procurement, finance, and program staff.
    5. Follow-up on purchase orders status and keep project managers abreast of estimated time of delivery or any changes that may affect or modify the pre-determined delivery conditions; verify all expected merchandise is received in accordance with Purchase Order (PO) specifications, and that all goods are in good condition.
    6. Create and maintain the database of vendor and contractor accreditation and evaluation status to establish a pool of reliable service providers to address the needs of the Mission.
    7. Establish and monitor a tracking system for purchase requisitions raised in the Tunis and sub-offices; organize and maintain proper filing systems.
    8. Conduct, implement and maintain regular physical inventories of assets in the Tunis and sub-offices; verifying that effective systems are in place and proper records are kept for assets disposal.
    9. Any other duty as may be assigned.

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