Procurement Officer

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-B contracts.

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 Supply Department has a responsibility for developing supply policies and processes applicable worldwide for sourcing, contracting, purchasing, shipping goods globally and for supporting the procurement of services.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent's duties include:

1) Assisting the Procurement Officer in the development and implementation of a Sourcing strategy incorporating WHO pre-qualification schemes requirements; 2) Contributing to the preparation and conduct of tender exercises in view of establishing LTAs;

3) Maintaining the repository of WHO portfolio of LTAs;

4) Assisting the Procurement Officer in the performance of all contract related activities pertaining to the LTAs;

5) Maintaining WHO e-Catalogues and contributing to the development of the Catalogue tool (on ERP);

6) Contributing to the update and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);

7) Liaising with the relevant technical experts and Units (IT, Asset management, scientific and medical experts, etc.) to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the procurement processes and outcomes;

8) Performing other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in procurement, business or public administration or similar field from an accredited/recognized institution. Desirable: Certified training in procurement (CIPS or equivalent). University degree or professional qualification in a medical or paramedical field from an accredited/recognized institution. University degree or professional qualification in Information Technology from an accredited/recognized institution.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of two years' experience in procurement operations, preferably in an international organization. Desirable: Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning Oracle systems or similar packages. Previous experience in procurement or logistics areas in WHO or UN agency. Experience in the development and/or implementation of IT projects, databases. Demonstrated exposure at the international level.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.

Advanced knowledge of ERP systems.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Excellent organizational skills.

Desirable: Thorough knowledge of administrative, financial and management principles and practices. Working knowledge of UN procurement principles and practices.

WHO Competencies

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. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of WHO official language.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at HUF 12,899,000 (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.

• 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's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

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

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.