Policy Officer (Procurement and Supply)

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 90,970 USD and 117,287 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Working under Outcome 4.3 of GPW 13 (Improved financial, human, administrative resources management towards transparency, efficient use of resources and effective delivery of results), the Department of Supply aims to ensure high-quality, consistent and responsive supply services through a collaborative approach to procurement hence supporting an efficient delivery of WHO programmes.The Department has a responsibility for developing supply policies and processes applicable worldwide for sourcing, contracting, purchasing , and shipping.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Director, SUP, the incumbent:

--> Leads the development and revision of procurement policies and practices and other regulatory tools to optimize the Organization's procurement and supply policy framework Leads the maintenance of the procurement handbook, associated guidance and templates, and develop appropriate tools and guiding materials for standardization and knowledge sharingIs the centre of expertise for procurement policy and procedural matters in all phases of procurement and supply chain, from strategy and planning, sourcing, contractual modalities, long term agreement formation, negotiation, contract management and logistics best practices.

--> Leads internal consultation and change management prior to the policy proposals and organize peer reviews to ensure relevance of the proposed policies and procedures.

--> Provides substantive input and guidance to ensure consistency between procurement policies and procedures, and with policies and procedures in other fields such as legal, finance and HR. Actively contributes to control activities aiming to ensure compliance with procurement rules and regulations and coordinate internal reviews in line with applicable policies and processes.

--> Leads in responding to, and ensuring timely coordination of input to, internal or external inquiries, including but not limited to Auditors.

--> Ensures the alignment of recommendations and advice from Auditor's reports in procurement and supply policies and guidelines and works toward its implementation in the supply function across the Organization.

--> Contributes to the effective communication of procurement policies, principles and good practice.

--> Reviews and coordinates the response to any procurement complaint received from suppliers.

--> Develops procurement and supply chain knowledge networks and training/knowledge related tools, including the maintenance and promotion of the global procurement training programme as well as development and delivery of new targeted training for specific supply topics or audiences.

--> Leads and coordinates the inclusion of sustainable procurement in supply policies and works through its practical implementation.

--> Leads and coordinates disability inclusion matters in procurement and supply policies and guidelines, serving as a focal point for the topic within and outside the Organization.

--> Develops other professionalization related material in consultation with the relevant HQ departments and Regional Offices.

--> Prepares presentations and/or background material and participates in various networks and other coordinating mechanisms. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: An advanced level university 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. A qualification in a field related to public health (humanitarian matters, medicine, pharmacological, biological, or paramedical sciences, etc.)

Experience

Essential: A minimum of 7 years' experience in the area of development and application of policy and principles and related implementation concepts, in developing and implementing policies and procedures in the field of procurement, supply or supply chain. Experience working at the international level. Desirable: Experience in change management. Experience in business process improvement.

Skills

Strong skills and knowledge in the area of supply and procurement policy. Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and logically, including policy and procedural issues and their impact. Excellent English writing and editing skills. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work across the Organization, to instill confidence, negotiate, and implement changeKnowledge in developing materials and programs in support of the policy and procedural frameworks and professionalization of business practices. Desirable:Knowledge of UN procurement andsupply chain matters

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

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 75,602 (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 1462 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.