UNHCR Supply Associate Jobs in Kenya
UNHCR Supply Associate Jobs in Kenya
Organizational ContextRole of the position within the team, describing its leadership role,if any, its external/internal work relationships or contacts, the contextual environment in which it operates and the scope of supervision received, and where applicable, exercised by the incumbent
Responsibility
Strategy
Prepare plans for delivery of relief items according to operational needs.
Apply UNHCR's procurement strategy when planning for purchase of important commodities and services.
Operational Support
Ensure timely customs clearance of consignments.
Manage storage of goods according to "best practices" and UNHCR rules and regulations; maintain an efficient system for the release, distribution and redeployment of goods.
Coordinate transportation and distribution of relief items.
Coordinate activities of implementing partners and/or contractors performing supply related activities, and ensure that they understand and adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records on logistical activities and provide timely reports and updates both periodically and on request.
Infrastructure Support
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 sections.
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.
Provide asset management reports, customised reports, and gathers information on all assets and provides in-depth
reports periodically and when requested.
Business Support
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.
Any other responsibility deemed necessary or as delegated by the Supervisor in order to meet the level of service required by the organisation.
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Completion of the Secondary School Education with post-secondary training/certificate inTrade, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or a related field;
Minimum 6 years of previous relevant professional job experience;
Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language and/or local language (as applicable in the duty station).
In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of the working language of the duty station and working knowledge of English.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
Describe any experience or knowledge that would bean asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc.
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position such as the Supply Chain Learning Programme(SCLP);
Other UN procurement and logistics training such as IAPSO and UNPD;
Knowledge and working experience of PeopleSoft/MSRP Supply Chain applications.
Competencies
Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect For Diversity
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 17th June 2019
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Supply Associate Jobs in Kenya
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