Senior Procurement Associate, G7

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

At the World Food Programme (WFP) Palestine, we are dedicated to creating lasting change by providing lifesaving food assistance and fostering resilience in one of the world’s most complex humanitarian settings. Our work ensures that no one goes hungry, even in the most challenging circumstances.     

ABOUT THE POSITION

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term

JOB GRADE: G7

DUTY STATION: Jerusalem

CONTRACT DURATION:  ONE YEAR WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION  

TYPE OF VA: Internal

NO. OF POST/S: ONE (1)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Provide operational coordination and guidance, to support procurement projects and activities following standard processes and contributing to the effective procurement of goods and services.
2. Identify, assess and recommend potential suppliers, and ensure necessary data/documents are distributed to support the selection of suppliers, ensuring standard processes are followed.
3. Review, amend and prioritize purchasing requests, and provide recommendations to requisitioners, to support the procurement of goods and services, at lowest cost to WFP.
4. Contribute to negotiations with new suppliers on terms and conditions of orders, with guidance from a Procurement Officer, in order to obtain the best terms and lowest costs for WFP.
5. Review and prepare Purchase Orders, contracts and any supporting documentation for approval by the appropriate stakeholder, and approve purchases within delegated authority, in order to enable the swift purchase of goods and services.
6. Conduct research and analysis on a range of data, and produce substantive reports providing insight and recommendations to Procurement Officers and enabling informed decision-making.
7. Design, develop and oversee the maintenance of databases and records, to ensure information is accurate, organised, and available for others to access, and supports reporting requirements. Job Profile: Senior Procurement Associate G7 CCOG: 2.2.06.a. Page 2 of 4 Last revision: 1 April 2022
8. Act as an escalation point, liaising with suppliers and providing solutions to complex issues related to delivered goods, using initiative and following process, to ensure timely resolution of problems.
9. Work in collaboration with internal counterparts, in order to align procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
10. Manage a team of staff, providing advice, guidance and training, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines.
11. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A bachelor's degree is desirable.

Experience: Seven or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience coordinating with suppliers (e.g. retailers, wholesalers and traders)
• Demonstrated experience coordinating procurement processes with other units/ teams (e.g., logistics)
• Experience supervising teams

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Arabic and English.

? Submission Guideline:

Step 1: Click on the below links depending on your status

Step 2: Click on “Apply” to register and create your online CV.

Step 3: Submit your application.

All applications must be submitted through the WFP recruitment website before the closing date. Applicants should ensure that their experience and education details are entered into the system and attach an updated CV.