Ukraine Job Openings

World Food Programme

Procurement Officer SC9

FULL TIME

October 4, 2024

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
20 October 2024-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Kiev)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website:
https://www.wfp.org
WHY JOIN WFP?
  • WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
  • WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
  • WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
  • A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
  • We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
The Ukraine CO Procurement Team is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to manage high-value and complex procurement of goods and services, support training of WFP staff to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of non-food commodities and services and actively participate in the Inter-Agency Procurement Working Group.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Contribute towards the development of procurement plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider procurement policies and WFP standards.
  • Support or manage procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes to contributing to successful procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
  • Track and analyze data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
  • 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.
  • Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.
  • Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners including suppliers, superintendents, companies, etc to align procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
  • 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.
  • Guide more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
  • Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed goods and services to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
  • Participate and actively contribute to UN Inter-Agency Procurement Working Group
  • Other as required.
DELIVERABLES:
  • Timely prepare and approve of annual procurement plans; Periodic review and report on variations; Update the operational procurement plan with actual deliveries and pending cases,
  • Deliver efficient and effective procurement process;
  • Ensure all records and documentation of the procurement actions are timely and duly updated in the system for audit queries and other operation needs,
  • Prepares and circulate periodic reports on the procurement related activities,
  • Deliver procurement training to newly recruited staff or other staff in the office (PCC members, technical & evaluation panel members, procurement focal persons in other requesting units),
  • Review the risk inventory and prepares analysis of risk mitigation plan,
  • Draft analysis of risk and management,
  • Demonstrate right understanding and successful implementation of core organizational and functional capabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
EDUCATION: Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Legal, Accounting or other relevant field, or First university degree with an additional years of related work experience and/or training/ courses
EXPERIENCE:
  • At least 3 years of postgraduate professional experience in procurement operations
  • Experience with procurement activities (purchasing, market intelligence, coordination with suppliers etc.).
  • Experience conducting cost analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating procurement processes with other functions/teams
KNOWLEDGE & SKLLS:
  • Good knowledge of local and international procurement practice with hands on experience in procuring goods and services
  • Understanding of supply chain concept and role of the procurement in the process
  • Ability to compile market surveys, basic feasibility studies or concept notes.
  • Capable of integrating WFP procurement capacity into the capacity enhancement of the local market and the promotion of program innovations
LANGUAGES: Fluency (level C) in English and Ukrainian languages.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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
    global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
    in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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.
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