Job Posting
: Jun 14, 2022, 1:49:41 PM
Closing Date
: Jul 4, 2022, 9:59:00 PM
Primary Location
: Central African Republic-Bangui
Organization
: AF_CAF Central African Republic
Schedule
: Full-time
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Country Management Support Units (CSUs) have been established within the organizational structure to support managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities within the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, organizational rules and regulations for all administrative and financial matters and transactions within the context of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Advises the Head of WHO Country Office (WR) for informed decision-making on procurement transactions;-Coordinates the preparation and submission of procurement plans by the various budget center clusters;-Prepares and monitor the implementation of the procurement plan ensuring that objectives and priorities are met and on track; – Assess requests from technical units and partners and advise on compliance with the rules and regulations of the organization;-Manage procurement resources and ensure compliant and effective use of procurement standard operating procedures;-Maintain database of pre-qualified and assessed suppliers;-Maintain and monitor all procurement activities procurement, logistics and contract services for the office through the use of the Oracle GSM system and other procurement tools including Business Intelligence (BI); provide reports, data and statistics;-Provide advice on procurement, logistics and procurement services to managers and staff;-Ensure smooth running of procurement operations, including ordering and delivery of goods and services;-Maintain regular contact with the Regional Contracts and Procurement Service (CPS/AFRO) and follow up on the deliberations of the Contract Review Committee (CRC);-Ensure the follow-up of the shipment of items orders from transport companies and liaise with local authorities for tax exemption and timely customs clearance of items; – Acts as secretary of the local purchasing committee; – Analyze and/or evaluate supplier performance , with other designated staff members;-Ensure compliance with travel policy;-Perform all other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A first university degree in procurement, logistics, business or public administration, or a field related to procurement, obtained from a recognized university.
Desirable: A master’s degree or relevant professional qualification in procurement or logistics from an accredited/recognized institute.
Experience
Essential: At least two years of relevant experience in procurement and logistics services, part of which in an international context.
Desirable: – Experience in developing countries. Prior experience in humanitarian field work, with WHO, another UN agency, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or an international non-governmental organization. – Experience using Oracle disaster planning systems. company resources or similar software packages.
Skills
In-depth knowledge of procurement operations and purchasing services; Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to coordinate activities and multi-task; Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate with officials and persuade them tactfully and diplomacy; Hard skills in implementing services operations and procurement processes; Strong skills in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning Oracle systems or similar software packages; Strong computer skills in office applications, including Excel, Power Dot and Word.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Ensuring the effective use of resources
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 49,254 (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 2652 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.
- 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 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.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. 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.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
- *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
