Job Description

Vacancy Announcement No: JR101794
Job title: Procurement Officer, NOC (Deputy Head Of Procurement)
Contract Type/Grade: NOC
Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract Duration: 1 year (Initial)
Date of Issue: 8
th July 2024 | Closing Date: 21st July 2024.

This position is based in Mogadishu and reports to the Head of Unit

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Consolidate and analyze data from which to inform Country sourcing strategies or plan specialist procurement initiatives that support effective and cost optimising purchase decisions.
• Provide oversight, guidance and support with / to Country Offices for any procurement needs (moderate to high value commodities, delivering programmes of a similar nature) on implementing best practice procurement policies and procedures, ensuring a strategic, forward purchasing approach to procurement in compliance with wider WFP policies, standards and regulations.
• Conduct compliance checks on procurement actions using a risk-based approach, including for CO and AO level procurement activities 
• Lead the implementation of procurement projects of moderate to complex projects or manage operational activities for a Country Office (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), to ensure successful procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
• Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.
• Identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with all relevant suppliers and vendors to enable WFP to maximise the value of the service delivered.
• Manage and coordinate effective relationships with  inspection and superintendent firms to ensure quality control, specification conformity, volume assessment, monitoring and verification of deliveries.
• Work in close collaboration with cross functional counterparts to align procurement activities and promote an integrated supply-chain approach to food assistance.
• Coordinate and prepare 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.
• Manage procurement team ensuring appropriate development and enable high performance.
•  Act as Deputy Head of Procurement and an officer in-charge in the absence of Head of Procurement.
• Build capacity of WFP staff and external partners to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of food and non-food commodities and services e.g., through provision of training sessions.
• Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance and monitor the management of procurement specific risks.
• Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
• Other as required.

Experiences and Qualifications

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

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing a procurement unit.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Advance knowledge of excel 
• Experience in market assessment and intelligence for goods and services, as well as vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate with UN agencies or large international conglomerates.
• Experience in managing high-value procurement for construction projects is desirable.

Functional capabilities

Description of the behavior expected for the proficiency level

Tendering & contracting

Demonstrates ability to establish and manage complex arrangements with WFP partners during the tendering/ contracting process to increase the value that WFP receives.

Vendor Management

Applies knowledge of local and international vendor sources and networks to conduct cost-benefit analysis of alternative vendors to consolidate options and assess suitability.

Commodity/Product/Service Intelligence

Selects appropriate products and/or services in own area based on a basic understanding of sources, country requirements, and public procurement principles/practices.

Systems & Reporting

Applies in-depth knowledge of procurement tools systems, corporate operating System and recommends new approaches to influence reporting capabilities.

Ethics & Compliance

Actions audit queries and process improvements in line with ethics/compliance standards, donor requirements, and operating procedures.

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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REASONABLE ACCOMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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