Procurement Officer

Contract

This is a P-2 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 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 89,432 USD and 121,471 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Des unites d'appui administratif aux pays (CSU) ont ete creees dans la structure organisationnelle pour fournir un appui aux responsables de service et aux membres du personnel a assumer pleinement leurs responsabilites dans l'environnement du Systeme mondial de gestion (GSM) et garantir le respect des politiques, procedures, regles et reglements institutionnels sur toutes les questions et transactions administratives et financieres dans le contexte d'un systeme de planification des ressources institutionnelles (ERP).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Sous la supervision generale du Representant et sous la supervision directe de l'Administrateur charge des operations au bureau pays de l'OMS Mali, le ou la titulaire du poste devra s'acquitter des principales taches suivantes:Conseiller le chef du bureau de pays de l'OMS pour une prise de decision eclairee sur les transactions relatives aux achats;Coordonner la preparation et la soumission des plans d'achat par les differents groupes organiques du centre budgetaire;Preparer et surveiller la mise en œuvre du plan d'achat en veillant a ce que les objectifs et les priorites soient atteints et sur la bonne voie;Evaluer les demandes emanant des unites techniques et des partenaires et prodigue des conseils sur le respect des regles et reglementations de l'Organisation;Administrer les ressources des achats et veiller a l'utilisation conforme et efficace des modes operatoires normalise relatifs aux achats;Tenir a jour la base de donnees fournisseurs prequalifies et evalues;Maintenir et surveiller les activites globales des services d'achat, de logistique et de passation de marches pour le bureau en utilisant le systeme Oracle dans le GSM oracle et d'autres outils d'achat, y compris l'informatique decisionnelle (BI), et en fournissant des rapports, des donnees et des statistiques;Fournir des conseils aux responsables et gestionnaires d'unite ou de programme et aux membres du personnel sur les achats, la logistique et les services contractuels;S'assurer du bon deroulement des operations d'achat, y compris la commande et la livraison des biens et services;Entretenir des contacts reguliers avec l'unite Passation de marches et achats (CPS) du Bureau regional et assurer le suivi des decisions prises par le Comite d'examen des contrats (CRC);Assurer le suivi de l'expedition des articles commandes avec les societes d'expedition et assure la liaison avec les autorites locales pour l'exoneration fiscale et le dedouanement en temps utile des biens;Assurer le secretariat du comite local des achats;Analyser et/ou evaluer la performance des fournisseurs avec d'autres membres du personnel designes; et Suivre et faire respecter les politiques et procedures d'achat de l'organisation.Veiller au respect de la politique en matiere de voyages ;S'acquitter des autres taches connexes qui lui sont confiees.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Un diplome universitaire de premier cycle en approvisionnement, logistique, en gestion, Administration commerciale ou publique ou un domaine lieaux achats, obtenu aupres d'une universite reconnue. Desirable: Un master ou une qualification professionnelle en approvisionnement/achats ou enlogistique, en gestion d'un institut accredite/reconnu.

Experience

Essential: Auminimum deux (02) annees d'experience pratique et progressive a un poste de responsabilite dans le domaine des services d'achat et des services logistiques dont une (01) dans un contexte international.Une experience a l'utilisation des systemes de planification des ressources institutionnelles ou de progiciels similaires. Desirable: Une experience professionnelle de la gestion des achats au niveau national et international dans un contexte d'urgences serait un atoutExperience du travail humanitaire sur le terrain, avec l'OMS, ou une autre agence des Nations Unies,des organisations humanitaires reconnues ou une organisation nongouvernementale internationale.

Skills

Des connaissances et competences solides en matiere d'approvisionnement et des services d'achat et de budget.Des competences concretes dans la mise en œuvre des operations des services et processus d'achat.Des competences manageriales, de coordination et de gestion efficacement d'equipe.Une capacite a developper des approches et des solutions novatrices.Des competences interpersonnelles efficaces et une conduite personnelle irreprochable

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Ensuring the effective use of resources Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French. 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 50,377 (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 1990 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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• 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.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int - An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.

• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

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