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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. On average WFP reaches more than 90 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year.
WFPs operation in the UAE was established in 2001 and has since become a crucial base for global humanitarian operations supporting the emergency preparedness and fast intervention activities of both WFP and its humanitarian partners. The strategic location of the UAE worldclass logistics infrastructure supportive host government and access to huge supplier markets makes WFP in the UAE ideally situated to deliver critical aid services to operations around the world.
To perform and apply appropriate processes procedures and policies that support the efficient and effective procurement services.
Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Level: SC 5
Salary: Starting from AED 19381.86 per month (inclusive of pension) plus medical insurance and other entitlements.
Duration of Employment: 12 months with possibility of extension
Under the overall guidance of the Procurement Officer the incumbent based in DubaiUAE will be responsible for operational support service in procurement.
1. Perform administrative procurement activities in a timely and efficient manner to support Procurement Staff in the acquisition of goods and services for efficient field operations.
2. Support operational activities of the Units : issue tenders evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts ensuring standard processes are followed.
3. Review record and prioritise purchasing requests ensuring all supporting documentation is received and funding is available in order to enable the procurement of goods and services.
4. Coordinate and monitor the delivery of procurement requisitions verifying receipt and inspection of deliverables and performing follow up actions to ensure supplies reach HQ and field operations.
5. Research collate and present information in standard formats to enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.
6. Update manage and maintain relevant databases and records to ensure the information is accurate organised and available for others to access and supports reporting requirements.
7. Liaise with internal counterparts to support the alignment of procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
8. Provide technical support and/or allocate work to other support staff in order to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.
9. Step up during staff leave periods.
10. Perform other related duties.
Education: Completion of secondary school education. Bachelor in Engineering (electrical electronics) or IT or equivalent is desirable.
Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible in the field of procurement logistics management finance accounting evaluation audit or other related field. Certification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is an added advantage.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written English Language.
Purpose
People
Performance
Partnership
21 June 2024
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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