Procurement Officer NOA
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ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. 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.
In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Present in nearly 80 countries, the organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas. We manage an operating budget of approximately $5.9 billion each year, distributing 12.6 billion rations to those most in need. We reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries each year. The World Food Programme office in Johannesburg is a Regional Office coordinating and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance to 12 Southern Africa countries including, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Malawi, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazaville, Tanzania.
For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger
JOB PURPOSE
To collect, analyse and report on information to maximise efficiency of procurement operations and activities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Support procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes and contributing to successful procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
2. Contribute to analysis of data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
3. Collate data and contribute to preparation of 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.
4. Support auditing of procurement activities by collating the necessary information for recommendations to be responded to appropriately to ensure conformity with compliance rules.
5. Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
6. Support training of WFP staff to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of food and non-food commodities and services, for example designing and reviewing training materials.
7. Guide and supervise a limited number of more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with simple analysis and queries.
8. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
9. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
10. Other as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University Degree or a University Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant discipline is a requirement.
Experience:
- Experience in handling routine transactions / purchase of commodities/goods/services.
- Experience in handling complex procurement transactions such as financial services, insurance services, construction services…
- Experience in developing timelines and cost reports for suppliers (e.g., retailers, wholesalers, and traders).
- Ability to operate ERP system such as SAP,
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating procurement processes with other units/ teams (e.g., logistics, ICT, Administration).
Knowledge & Skills:
- Knowledge of complex data analysis will be an added advantage
- Understanding of any coding language will be an added advantage (Python, Java, SQL)
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language. Knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: French, Portuguese, is an advantage.
CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION
- This is a 12 month renewable Fixed term contract
- Net Salary monthly range: R 47 641 – 57 611
- Benefits: Annual Leave, Pension & Medical Insurance
OTHER INFORMATION
This position is open to South African Citizens only
Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply RBJ Gender EVP
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The Vacancy Announcement will close on 17 May 2023, 11:59 South African time
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WFP has zero-tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
