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This is a P-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be between 110,869 USD and 138,944 USD.
Salary for a P-5 contract in Budapest
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More about P-5 contracts and their salaries.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Department of Procurement and Supply Services aims to ensure high-quality, consistent and responsive supply services through a collaborative approach that supports the efficient delivery of WHO programmes. The Head of Procurement Operations is responsible and accountable for the delivery of procurement and supply services across the Organisation, leading several smaller teams in an efficient, client oriented, and cost-effective manner.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Duties include:- Contribute in a leadership capacity to developing and implementing WHO procurement andsupply strategy;- Plan, develop and manage all procurement-related aspects of solicitations for complex and diverse goods and services, considering sustainability aspects, quality assurance, economic and other market or political conditions;- Conduct market research to keep abreast of market developments to ensure WHO remains current in its approach, researching and analyzing developments that may impact the procurement and supply function;- Formulate strategies and design innovative solutions to minimize and resolve issues/conflicts for complex procurement projects;- In liaison with the Emergencies Division (WHE), support the exercise of emergency procurement procedures;-Conduct routine and complex supplier negotiations alone or in conjunction with senior level WHO partners;- Develop and implement supplier relationship management/contract management plans, in particular for long term agreement/framework arrangements;- Guide other staff (other practitioners, evaluation committee members, internal clients etc.) through the procurement process as necessary including drafting of clear terms of reference or specifications, creation of technical and financial evaluations;- Supervise and coach staff who report to the position;- Manage the monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of the subject area of work,implement key performance indicators and reporting mechanisms to optimize performance of the unit; - Perform other duties and responsibilities relevant to the function as required,
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: An advanced leveluniversity degree in procurement, supply chain, economics, law or business, or another related field Desirable: Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualifications or alternate equivalent
Experience
Essential: A minimum of 10 years' experience in the area of procurement, supply or supply chain with demonstrated experience developing and implementing a range of complex procurement strategies. Experience working at the international level, leading global procurement activities. Desirable: Experience managing human and financial resourcesExperience in change management and business process improvement
Skills
Strong skills and knowledge in the area of supply and procurement at a global level and in developing procurement and /or supply chain strategiesExcellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resourcesStrong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and logically, including policy and procedural issues and their impactStrong interpersonal skills, an ability to work across the Organization, to instill confidence, negotiate, and implement changeKnowledge of the design and implementation of a range of contracting modalities,including framework agreementsAbilityto take a leadership role and to supervise staff, maintaining a motivated teamPersuasive and clear communicationDesirable:Knowledge of UN procurement and supply chain mattersExperience dealing with humanitarian emergency procurement
WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Moving forward in a changing environment Creating an empowering and motivating environment### Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 89,837 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1969 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
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.
Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
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.
WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
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