Procurement Assistant

Volunteering Logistics & Procurement

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

Procurement of goods and services entails timely and cost-effective provision of medical and non-medical supplies, equipment and services for the implementation of the EMR countries’ health collaborative programmes as well as emergency operations resulted from epidemic, man-made and/or natural disasters. The procurement support services unit is responsible for procurement and delivery of supplies and services essentially needed for the implementation of WHO collaborative programme activities. Using mechanisms such as umbrella agreements and electronic commerce, the unit ensures promotion of more autonomous methods of purchasing in order to provide continuous support for programme delivery in a rational and sustainable manner.

Under the direct supervision of Procurement Officer, the National UN Youth Volunteer will:

o Review, analyze and process the incoming procurement of services requests received from all EMR Budget Centers through the eWorkflow system to ensure the appropriateness of the solicitation process and contractual modality, completion of supporting documents and compliance with WHO procurement rules and regulations; o Review and validate draft Procurement Requisitions in GSM to ensure their adherence to the standard WHO guidelines on procurement, accuracy of information. o Initiate new Request For Proposals (RFPs), using the In-Tend eTendering system, to be published on the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM). o Handle administrative formalities related to the in-progress RFPs through the In-tend including screening and accumulating bidders’ queries, responding to bidders and closely monitoring the RFP deadlines and closing dates. o Draft memos related to the procurement of services in line with WHO style guide including Regional Contract Review Committee (RCRC) memos and notes for the records. o Maintain and update LSP Services filing system in assigned cabinets as per WHO rules and for audit purposes. Manage an electronic repository for offline clearances and exceptional approvals; o Perform other duties related to area of work and replace colleagues as required.

• Professionalism: • Integrity: • Teamwork and respect for diversity: • Commitment to continuous learning: • Communication: • Flexibility: • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the WHO’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values

previous experience procurement. • Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the procurement services • Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others; • Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills; • Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; • Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; • Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions; • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; • Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others).

Cairo, Egypt is a family duty station with a wide range of services (health, education and leisure) and good living conditions. It has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, educational facilities, cultural events, etc. The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the Nile Valley. UN National Youth Volunteer gets the following package: • Volunteer Living Allowance (around EGP 41,764/Month) • Entry Lump-Sum = USD 400 (one-time payment) • Exit Lump-Sum upon completion of contract. • Medical and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) and dependents policy. • Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning. Further entitlements and information available at: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service.

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