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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) JobsSupply Associate
locations Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
time type Full time
job requisition id JR2322581
Hardship Level B
Family Type Family
Residential location (if applicable)
Grade GS6
Staff Member / Affiliate Type General Service
Reason Regular > Regular Assignment
Remote work accepted No
Target Start Date 2023-10-01
Job Posting End Date July 24, 2023
Recommended:
PAST PAPERS ZA DARASA LA 7 MPAKA FORM SIX | NECTA AND MOCK EXAMS 1988 - 2019. CLICK HERE!
Standard Job Description
Supply Associate
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Supply Associate manages and supports all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing & procurement, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, assets & fleet management and monitoring within the area of responsibility. The incumbent is supervised by a higher level supply position and receives regular guidance and instructions from the supervisor on successive steps.
The incumbent may supervise some staff in the office. The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other UNHCR offices, UN agencies, NGOs, government partners and commercial contractors in the area to facilitate performing the supply function. The duty of the incumbent is to support and monitor the supply activities assigned to him/her within the geographical area covered while exercising efficiency in the use of the available resources.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
- In compliance with supply chain rules and procedures, support the related supply activities to facilitate UNHCR end to end processes resulting in a timely and quality delivery of goods and services to persons of concern. - Prepare plans for delivery of relief and other non-food items according to the operational needs and regularly update the information in UNHCR IT systems - Apply UNHCR's sourcing & procurement strategy when planning for purchase of important commodities and services. Update the information in UNHCR IT systems. Ensure timely customs clearance of consignments. - Maintain accurate and comprehensive records on supply activities and provide timely reports and updates both periodically and on request. - Evaluate purchase requisitions to ensure that specifications, delivery dates and all other requirements are in order. - Draft and dispatch quotation requests and/or tenders, and assist in the evaluation of offers and draft bid-tabulations, prepare proposals for award of contracts to the Committee on Contracts. - Prepare Purchase Orders and send confirmations, requests for inspection and other correspondence, and monitor the manufacture/transport of ordered goods to ensure timely delivery. - Provide guidance and advice on UNHCR procurement policies and procedures to support and assist requesting operations, HQ entities and others, as applicable. - Provide asset management reports, customised reports, and gathers information on all assets and provides in-depth reports periodically and when requested. - Monitor the quality and accuracy of supply chain related data in relevant business systems. Compile and analyse statistical information, identify trends and developments in supply chain related matters that will assist in decision making. - Disseminate and promote UNHCR's global policies, standards and guidance on supply chain management.
In the Regional Bureaux:
- Track the progress of specific operations and provide guidance that ensures timely implementation. - Assist in coaching and advising individuals as requested. - Track global Supply KPIs for the region and assist in devising regional ones, as required. - Monitor all periodic Supply exercises such as monthly reconciliations, quarterly physical inventory exercises, and year-end accounts closure procedures and ensure that they are implemented throughout the region and provide relevant reports to senior managers. - Assist country operations in MSRP management. - Support the analysis of country financial reports and work with the Country Operations Supply Team leaders to address red areas relating to Supply aspects of operations. - Support the country needs assessment plans and assist in combining them into regional procurement plans and monitor their timely implementation and changes based on operational needs. - Support the work of the Regional Contracts Committee (RCC) through e.g. compiling and checking documents for RCC meetings, taking minutes, communicating decisions.
In the Country Operations:
- Ensure local liaison with partners to effectively support the supply activities. - Manage storage of goods according to "best practices" and UNHCR rules and regulations. - Coordinate supply activities of UNHCR Partners and/or contractors performing supply related activities, and ensure that they understand and adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures. - Implement effective asset and fleet management that regularly monitors the asset/fleet pool, saves cost and safeguards the investment of the organisation including receipt, inspection, registration & marking of new Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE), organisation of the physical verification of PPE, ensure that PPE agreements are properly issued and signed, and preparation of disposal forms and cases for the Asset Management Board, and organise the disposal of PPE according to Asset Management Board decisions.
Recommended:
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education n/a (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Trade, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or a related field (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential: - Desirable: Other UN procurement and logistics training ¿ such as IAPSO and UNPD. Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy SC-PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management SC-Supply Planning SC-Customs clearance SC-Logistics SC-Warehouse Management SC-Asset Management SC-Fleet Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile
In addition to sound all-round Supply knowledge and experience, the incumbent should have excellent analytical, planning, and organizing skills, and the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, manage resources, and have the knowledge and readiness to work under pressure, and foster team spirit between several internal and external parties in a multi-cultural environment, while ensuring the cost-effectiveness and rapid delivery of Core Relief Items.
Deep knowledge of international shipment and cargo movement, customs clearance, shipping lines, and transport, warehouse and inventory management, and Microsoft environment (Excel, Power BI) is required, and a second UN language to English is preferred to ensure smooth communication flow with UNHCR's Operations.
READ MORE AND APPLY HERE!
locations Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
time type Full time
job requisition id JR2322581
Hardship Level B
Family Type Family
Residential location (if applicable)
Grade GS6
Staff Member / Affiliate Type General Service
Reason Regular > Regular Assignment
Remote work accepted No
Target Start Date 2023-10-01
Job Posting End Date July 24, 2023
Recommended:
PAST PAPERS ZA DARASA LA 7 MPAKA FORM SIX | NECTA AND MOCK EXAMS 1988 - 2019. CLICK HERE!
Standard Job Description
Supply Associate
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Supply Associate manages and supports all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing & procurement, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, assets & fleet management and monitoring within the area of responsibility. The incumbent is supervised by a higher level supply position and receives regular guidance and instructions from the supervisor on successive steps.
The incumbent may supervise some staff in the office. The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other UNHCR offices, UN agencies, NGOs, government partners and commercial contractors in the area to facilitate performing the supply function. The duty of the incumbent is to support and monitor the supply activities assigned to him/her within the geographical area covered while exercising efficiency in the use of the available resources.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
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- In compliance with supply chain rules and procedures, support the related supply activities to facilitate UNHCR end to end processes resulting in a timely and quality delivery of goods and services to persons of concern. - Prepare plans for delivery of relief and other non-food items according to the operational needs and regularly update the information in UNHCR IT systems - Apply UNHCR's sourcing & procurement strategy when planning for purchase of important commodities and services. Update the information in UNHCR IT systems. Ensure timely customs clearance of consignments. - Maintain accurate and comprehensive records on supply activities and provide timely reports and updates both periodically and on request. - Evaluate purchase requisitions to ensure that specifications, delivery dates and all other requirements are in order. - Draft and dispatch quotation requests and/or tenders, and assist in the evaluation of offers and draft bid-tabulations, prepare proposals for award of contracts to the Committee on Contracts. - Prepare Purchase Orders and send confirmations, requests for inspection and other correspondence, and monitor the manufacture/transport of ordered goods to ensure timely delivery. - Provide guidance and advice on UNHCR procurement policies and procedures to support and assist requesting operations, HQ entities and others, as applicable. - Provide asset management reports, customised reports, and gathers information on all assets and provides in-depth reports periodically and when requested. - Monitor the quality and accuracy of supply chain related data in relevant business systems. Compile and analyse statistical information, identify trends and developments in supply chain related matters that will assist in decision making. - Disseminate and promote UNHCR's global policies, standards and guidance on supply chain management.
In the Regional Bureaux:
- Track the progress of specific operations and provide guidance that ensures timely implementation. - Assist in coaching and advising individuals as requested. - Track global Supply KPIs for the region and assist in devising regional ones, as required. - Monitor all periodic Supply exercises such as monthly reconciliations, quarterly physical inventory exercises, and year-end accounts closure procedures and ensure that they are implemented throughout the region and provide relevant reports to senior managers. - Assist country operations in MSRP management. - Support the analysis of country financial reports and work with the Country Operations Supply Team leaders to address red areas relating to Supply aspects of operations. - Support the country needs assessment plans and assist in combining them into regional procurement plans and monitor their timely implementation and changes based on operational needs. - Support the work of the Regional Contracts Committee (RCC) through e.g. compiling and checking documents for RCC meetings, taking minutes, communicating decisions.
In the Country Operations:
- Ensure local liaison with partners to effectively support the supply activities. - Manage storage of goods according to "best practices" and UNHCR rules and regulations. - Coordinate supply activities of UNHCR Partners and/or contractors performing supply related activities, and ensure that they understand and adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures. - Implement effective asset and fleet management that regularly monitors the asset/fleet pool, saves cost and safeguards the investment of the organisation including receipt, inspection, registration & marking of new Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE), organisation of the physical verification of PPE, ensure that PPE agreements are properly issued and signed, and preparation of disposal forms and cases for the Asset Management Board, and organise the disposal of PPE according to Asset Management Board decisions.
Recommended:
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education n/a (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Trade, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or a related field (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential: - Desirable: Other UN procurement and logistics training ¿ such as IAPSO and UNPD. Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy SC-PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management SC-Supply Planning SC-Customs clearance SC-Logistics SC-Warehouse Management SC-Asset Management SC-Fleet Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Read Also:
Desired Candidate Profile
In addition to sound all-round Supply knowledge and experience, the incumbent should have excellent analytical, planning, and organizing skills, and the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, manage resources, and have the knowledge and readiness to work under pressure, and foster team spirit between several internal and external parties in a multi-cultural environment, while ensuring the cost-effectiveness and rapid delivery of Core Relief Items.
Deep knowledge of international shipment and cargo movement, customs clearance, shipping lines, and transport, warehouse and inventory management, and Microsoft environment (Excel, Power BI) is required, and a second UN language to English is preferred to ensure smooth communication flow with UNHCR's Operations.
READ MORE AND APPLY HERE!
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