Regional Procurement Officer

Contract

This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 147,678 USD and 185,073 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The division of the Business Operations of WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean provides support to various programmes and activities in the Region including timely procurement and supply of goods and service, administrative services, human resources management and budget and finance.

Procurement and supply 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.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Plan, develop, implement, and manage all the activities of the Procurement and Supply Services (PSS) unit. Ensure to achieve the most cost-effective and timely delivery of goods and services in compliance with WHO procurement rules.
2. In an area characterized by a high prevalence of emergency operations, provide expert advice and make necessary decisions and actions to ensure that all procurement needs are met for the health programmes as well as for the emergency operations resulting from epidemics, man-made and/or natural disasters. The responsibility of the incumbent entails simultaneous handling of multiple operational funds with short deadlines. The total annual amounts of funds will be set as per procurement compliance and in accordance with the financial rules and regulations.
3. Analyse unusually complex and risk-associated proposals and/or cost structures. Based on the results of the analysis, determine the most appropriate strategy and make recommendations to senior management or committees involved on the options that best serve the organization and the client, so as to avoid additional costs, to meet the deadlines and to ensure quality.
4. Given the emergency and particularly complex political situations, most of the goods and services are purchased through the regional office and require the incumbent to undertake necessary analysis and negotiations and make decisions/recommendations on the most effective procurement and delivery strategies as well as on termination of certain contractual contracts and orders.
5. Reviewing all the requests for the procurement of goods and services and deciding on the best procurement modality. This includes reviewing and authorising the country offices to procure locally medicines and/or medical equipment.
6. Revise and design regional procurement and supply policies and procedures and provide regional input to the global policies and procedures.
7. Revise and approve the procurement plans submitted by the country offices and the reginal office divisions.
8. Represent the organization on procurement/contractual matters with external providers, donors, partners, UN procurement staff and governmental officials as well as in negotiations with senior executives of various commercial organizations to conclude contracts.
9. Serve as the principal advisor to the regional office and the WHO country offices on procurement related issues.
10. Promote best practices and capacity development at the regional office and WHO country offices and lead and/or participate in relating training.
11. Serve as the Secretary to the regional contract review committee (RCRC).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Pharmacy, or related studies. Desirable: Certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Shipping and related field would be an added asset.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of ten years’ progressive work experience in Procurement and Supply management at national and international levels. Experience in managing and implementing procurement services and processes.

Desirable: Experience in UN or International global organizations would be an asset.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of administrative principles governing procurement of supplies, equipment and services;
• Good knowledge of custom procedures for importation of goods;
• Demonstrate strong managerial skills;
• Knowledge and commitment to WHO goals and objectives in the Region.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate Knowledge of Arabic and/or French would be an asset.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as Enterprise Resource Planning Oracle systems or similar packages.

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 92,731 (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 1793 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.
• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that: 1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated. 2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections. 3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

• Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/enhanced-who-global-competency-model

• 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.

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• 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.

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