UN World Food Programme Procurement Associate (Goods and Services) Jobs in Kenya

UN World Food Programme Procurement Associate (Goods and Services) Jobs in Kenya

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Organizational Context

The WFP Regional Bureau for Eastern and Central Africa (RBN) is based in Nairobi and provides strategic direction, technical guidance, resource mobilization and management support to WFP operations and activities in ten countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda.

The Procurement Associate will report to the Regional Procurement Officer and be responsible for providing overall strategic and reporting support to the procurement function.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

Perform operational coordination and administrative procurement activities in a timely and efficient manner following standard processes and contributing to the effective procurement of goods and services.

Carry out market research activities to identify and recommend potential suppliers, compile data/documents to support the selection of suppliers in line with the WFP Vendor Management policy.

Compile data, prepare and distribute documents, to support successful procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), ensuring standard processes are followed.

Manage updates and further develop databases and records, to ensure information is accurate, organised, and available for others to access, and supports reporting requirements.

Contribute to negotiations with new suppliers on terms and conditions of orders, in order to obtain the best terms and lowest costs for WFP.

Prepare Purchase Orders, contracts and any supporting documentation for

approval by the appropriate stakeholder, and approve purchases within delegated authority, to enable the swift purchase of goods and services.

Resolve issues related to delivered goods, using initiative, liaising with all parties and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of problems.

Research, collect and analyse data in order to produce reports to enable informed decision-making by Procurement Officers, and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

To assist RBN Country Offices’ review of Procurement cases to ensure accuracy, integrity and best interest of WFP.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Social Sciences, or any other related field.

Experience: Minimum 6 years of working experience with 2 years in a similar role.

Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of UN procurement is an advantage. Good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office, ERP (SAP based applications).

Good presentation skills.

Languages: Fluency in both oral and written English

Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role

Demonstrated familiarity with locally purchased commodities/goods/services (e.g., cash based, in-kind donations).

Experience conducting supplier research and coordinating with retailers, wholesalers and traders.

Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes and linkages with other operations (e.g., logistics).

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Procurement Associate (Goods and Services) Jobs in Kenya

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