Procurement Officer FT-NOB

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

In 2018, WFP re-established its presence in the Caribbean with an office in Barbados. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) supports 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. WFP Caribbean’s capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis and mapping; end-to-end supply chain management; shock-responsive social protection; food systems strengthening; and climate risk financing. In times of crisis, WFP works with partners to provide direct assistance when events surpass national and regional capacities by delivering food, cash or voucher assistance, or through emergency logistics or emergency telecommunications service provision.

JOB PURPOSE

To collect, analyse and report on information to maximise efficiency of procurement operations and activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Contribute towards the development of procurement plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider procurement policies and WFP standards. 2. Support or manage procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes to contributing to successful procurement of food and non-food commodities or services. 3. Track and analyse data to provide recommendations for process improvement. 4. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement activities, to contribute to a WFP wide view that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization. 5. Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules. 6. Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners including suppliers, superintendents, companies, etc to align procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs. 7. Support training of WFP staff to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of food and non-food commodities and services, for example designing and reviewing training materials. 8. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries. 9. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed goods and services to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. 10. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs. 11. Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field, or First University degree with an additional relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least three (3) years of postgraduate professional experience in procurement or a related field.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Experience with procurement activities (purchasing, vendor research, etc.). • Experience conducting cost analyses. • Experience working with vendors or other partners.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

Leads by Example with Integrity Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards

Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards.

Respects others and values diversity

Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same.

Stays focused and calm under pressure

Stays focused and calm when under pressure, encourages others to do the same, and offers guidance and support to manage difficult situations.

Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn

Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and pursuing opportunities to develop.

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Delivers results for maximum impact

Identifies and aligns objectives to the required outcomes, holding self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results for maximum impact

Delegates appropriately

Delegates responsibly and provides appropriate support empowering others to deliver results.

Adapts readily to change

Responds readily to change in different contexts and adapts accordingly.

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Is inclusive and collaborative

Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by encouraging colleagues to collaborate by sharing ideas and openly raising issues.

Gives timely and constructive feedback

Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback.

Builds and shares new perspectives

Seeks out, trusts, and listens attentively to diverse views to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives.

Applies Strategic Thinking Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision

Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision and operational outcomes to deliver meaningful solutions.

Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things

Demonstrates curiosity, designs and implements new ways of doing things when relevant.

Analyses and evaluates data

Gathers data and different perspectives, shares knowledge and uses evidence to inform decision making.

Considers the impact of decisions

Implements decisions, considering the risks and implications of actions for teams, projects and other initiatives.

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships Builds partnerships

Initiates and builds partnerships by identifying and promoting opportunities for mutual areas of interest and benefit.

Collaborates to deliver common objectives

Collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives by sharing information and co-creating innovative. solutions with beneficiaries when appropriate.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Who Can Apply?

• This position is open to nationals of Barbados Only.

Employment Particulars

• Type of position: Fixed Term, Full Time
• Type of Contact: National Officer – level NOB
• Duration on Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension, based on organizational requirements.
• Duty Station: Bridgetown, Barbados.
• Travel Requirements: The WFP Caribbean Office cover the 22 English and Dutch speaking Caribbean countries. The selected candidate may be required to travel from time to time, both regionally and internationally, to support missions, emergency responses, training etc. As such, medical clearance is required.
• Remuneration: The salary for this position can be found in the UN Salaries-General Service and related categories.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The application should be submitted by February 15, 2023, 23:59 Easter Daylight Time.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered and only short-listed qualified candidates will receive an acknowledgement.

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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.