Procurement Assistant, Mogadishu Somalia

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable
  • Job type:
    Contract
  • Posted:
    9 months ago
  • Category:
    Project Manager
  • Deadline:
    16/01/2023

Procurement Assistant

( 2210996 )

Grade : G6

Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 12 months (subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)

Job Posting: Jan 2, 2023, 6:37:27 AM

Position number418864

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

  •  Identify the proper procurement method and potential suppliers.
  •  Issue offer solicitations, communicate and negotiate with suppliers when needed.
  •  Evaluate and analyze the received offers and recommend the awarded suppliers.

4.Ensure that the prices are reasonable and that the technical/admin. clearances are obtained.

  •  Prepare the adjudication reports with recommendations for review and approval.
  •  Create and process requisitions for both catalogue and non-catalogue items in an efficient manner, monitor status and ensure timely process of requests and delivery of goods and services.
  •  Initiate purchase order amendments when required, provide justification and upload supporting documents in ECM.
  •  Analyze and process requests for procurement of goods and services for different technical and emergency programmes, ensure adherence to the standard WHO guidelines on procurement, accuracy of information, completion of required supporting documents and check availability of funds.
  •  Prepare requests for price estimates for non-catalogue items, obtain estimated costs from the Regional Logistics and Supply Unit or HQ, and implement related procurement decisions taken by technical units and supervisor.
  •  Provide technical units and country office with the estimate cost of needed supplies/services to estimate their budgets.
  •  Arrange for the meetings of the Country Procurement Committee by identifying with partners suitable dates, compiling and disseminating necessary background documents related to the cases to be presented.
  •  Maintain and update the suppliers’ database including completion of the supplier evaluation forms for all suppliers contracted by WHO Mogadishu office.
  •  Generate procurement reports and briefings on the status of all transactions for the review of the supervisor. Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries, alert supervisor/technical units of any gaps in the transactions and recommend solutions.
  •  Logistical arrangements for transporting and entering goods into Mogadishu.

15. Act as a backup for customs clearance and logistical arrangements for importing goods.

16. Support the logistic work arrangements and organization of conferences, seminars, meetings and other events implemented.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education, supplemented by training in procurement/logistics

Desirable: University degree in business administration, social sciences, pharmacy, procurement or a related field is an asset

Experience

Essential: At least eight years of relevant working experience in procurement.

Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.

Skills

1) Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize in difficult and complex situations and especially under pressure.

2) Proven knowledge of procurement regulations and procedures

 

 

3) Proven problem solving and analytical capacity and strong attention to detail.

 

 

4) Demonstrated ability to document and communicate, in both verbal and written form, to various levels in the organization including senior management

5) Demonstrated negotiation skills

6) Very good organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines

WHO Competencies

http://www.who.int/employment/

Procurement Assistant

( 2210996 )

Grade : G6

Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 12 months (subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)

Job Posting: Jan 2, 2023, 6:37:27 AM

Position number418864

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

  •  Identify the proper procurement method and potential suppliers.
  •  Issue offer solicitations, communicate and negotiate with suppliers when needed.
  •  Evaluate and analyze the received offers and recommend the awarded suppliers.

4.Ensure that the prices are reasonable and that the technical/admin. clearances are obtained.

  •  Prepare the adjudication reports with recommendations for review and approval.
  •  Create and process requisitions for both catalogue and non-catalogue items in an efficient manner, monitor status and ensure timely process of requests and delivery of goods and services.
  •  Initiate purchase order amendments when required, provide justification and upload supporting documents in ECM.
  •  Analyze and process requests for procurement of goods and services for different technical and emergency programmes, ensure adherence to the standard WHO guidelines on procurement, accuracy of information, completion of required supporting documents and check availability of funds.
  •  Prepare requests for price estimates for non-catalogue items, obtain estimated costs from the Regional Logistics and Supply Unit or HQ, and implement related procurement decisions taken by technical units and supervisor.
  •  Provide technical units and country office with the estimate cost of needed supplies/services to estimate their budgets.
  •  Arrange for the meetings of the Country Procurement Committee by identifying with partners suitable dates, compiling and disseminating necessary background documents related to the cases to be presented.
  •  Maintain and update the suppliers’ database including completion of the supplier evaluation forms for all suppliers contracted by WHO Mogadishu office.
  •  Generate procurement reports and briefings on the status of all transactions for the review of the supervisor. Initiate correspondence to verify data, answer queries, alert supervisor/technical units of any gaps in the transactions and recommend solutions.
  •  Logistical arrangements for transporting and entering goods into Mogadishu.

15. Act as a backup for customs clearance and logistical arrangements for importing goods.

16. Support the logistic work arrangements and organization of conferences, seminars, meetings and other events implemented.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education, supplemented by training in procurement/logistics

Desirable: University degree in business administration, social sciences, pharmacy, procurement or a related field is an asset

Experience

Essential: At least eight years of relevant working experience in procurement.

Desirable: Relevant experience in the UN system.

Skills

1) Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize in difficult and complex situations and especially under pressure.

2) Proven knowledge of procurement regulations and procedures

 

 

3) Proven problem solving and analytical capacity and strong attention to detail.

 

 

4) Demonstrated ability to document and communicate, in both verbal and written form, to various levels in the organization including senior management

5) Demonstrated negotiation skills

6) Very good organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines

WHO Competencies

http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local language.

DesirableREMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 18,553 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  •  This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
  •  Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  •  A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  •  In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  •  Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  •  For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
  •  WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  •  WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  •  WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  •  WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  •  This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
  •  Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile on Stellis is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.
  •  WHO CompetenciesEnhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=
  •  Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:(a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;(b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided;

    (c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local language.

DesirableREMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 18,553 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  •  This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
  •  Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  •  A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  •  In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  •  Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  •  For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
  •  WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  •  WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  •  WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  •  WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  •  This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
  •  Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile on Stellis is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.
  •  WHO CompetenciesEnhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=
  •  Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:(a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;(b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided;

    (c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

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