Supply Chain Assistant

Tags: finance English Spanish UNESCO Environment
  • Added Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 174 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to:
1. Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility.
2. Advance understanding of migration issues
3. Encourage social and economic development through migration; and
4. Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the overall supervision of the Head of Supply Chain unit, and in close collaboration with various project managers, the successful candidate will provide support and be accountable for implementing the supply chain activities for the IOM Libya Mission.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist in the planning and implementation, aspects related to procurement and logistical needs to support humanitarian activities within the office including: organize and maintain systems/procedures for procurement, supply and contracting of goods/works/services, documentation, equipment up-grading, insurance Management, customs clearance/government paperwork's, assets control.
2. Assist the SC regarding procurement requests and requirements to consolidate Office overall requirements and optimize purchasing power.
3. Assist in planning procurement actions and analyzing procurement requests.
4. Ensure the completion of Purchase Requisition Forms submitted to Procurement Unit with the required approvals, and WBS/s. Ensure financial authorization is received from the the all authorized officers according to Purchase Authorization Threshold.
5. Assist the SC officer in the Identification and evaluation of vendors against performance, reliability, quality, value of money, delivery of equipment Service in respect of the organizations' best interests and donors' mandate. Assist in soliciting bids or quotations for conformity to specified requirements, select vendors, and confirm terms of Payment and terms of delivery. Update vendors database
6. Assist with the bidding process, taking into consideration the value of money, quality, compatibility, payment method, warranty, after-sales services, and the companyยดs profile reputation.
7. Ensure that all Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) are posted in PRISM Fl accurately and on a timely manner to ensure that all procurement requests are captured in the system and commitments for various requirements are properly captured.
8. Ensure with Finance Unit that appropriate funds are available for each purchase.
9. Analysis Summary, Purchase Orders, Assets Disposal Forms, Deeds of Donations, Deeds of Sale, and the Payment Request, Assets Assignment Forms โ€“ AAF; Assets Handover Forms-AHF, also assist in tracking the needful approvals from the various signatories.
10. Follow-up on Purchase Orders status and keep customers abreast of estimated time of Delivery or any changes that may affect or modify the pre-determined delivery conditions.
11. Ensure that all received goods/works/services are in accordance with the terms and specifications of the respective PO/Contracts.
12. Conduct first review of vendor invoices to ensure compliance with PO/Contract and Goods/services received and submit to finance unit PRs with supporting documents
13. Ensure that the newly procured assets are registered in PRISM and assigned respective Assets Master Numbers.
14. Ensure appropriate records regarding assets disposal procedure; Coordinate with the Procurement Officer to ensure assets are located accordingly and used in IOM's best interest.
15. Prepare property lease contracts and rental agreements and its amendments.
16. Archiving system update and management with proper labels.
17. Undertake any other duties within the incumbent's capabilities that might be assigned by the Head SC and SC Officer.

Education

โ€ข University degree in Business Administration, Procurement and Supply, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with two year of relevant professional experience; or,
โ€ข Completed High School/Secondary education with four years of relevant professional experience.
โ€ข Specialized training on Warehousing and Logistics is an advantage

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Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. ย  Experience

โ€ข A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in procurement, administrative services or related area is required.
โ€ข At least two years of professional experience in procurement, contract management, or a related area, within the UN common system or in an international public organization, is desirable.
โ€ข Experience working with an ERP system in the area of purchasing and/or supply chain is desirable.
โ€ข A professional certification by an internationally recognized procurement certification authority such as CIPS (level 2 certificate or equivalent) is desirable.
โ€ข Proficiency in SAP, MS Office applications such as Word and Excel; knowledge of other applications such as, PowerPoint and Visio will be helpful.
โ€ข Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints, accurate and detail oriented.
โ€ข Team player; ability to work effectively with different levels within and outside the organization and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

Languages

Required:ย 
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Desirable:
Working knowledge of Arabic, is desirable IOMโ€™s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. ย  Required Competencies ย  IOMโ€™s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย  Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies โ€“ behavioural indicators Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organizationโ€™s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Managerial Competencies โ€“ behavioural indicators (applicable only if position is with direct reports) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organizationโ€™s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential. Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty. Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organizationโ€™s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. Notes Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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