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Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
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.
This position is part of the Supply Chain unit and reports to the Senior Logistics Officer, who is team leader of the Supply Chain unit. The incumbent will be under overall supervision of the Head of Supply and EPR. Job holders at this level demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries and problems with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on daily basis.
The main purpose of assignment is to provide coordination, administrative services and research to support the efficient and effective procurement services for the WFP Nepal country office. The primary purpose of the Procurement Associate role is to support the procurement team and processes within the organization’s Supply Chain unit. This includes, but is not limited to, sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods, services, and works in accordance with established organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent will be tasked with ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, while also upholding standards of quality, integrity, and transparency throughout the procurement process. Furthermore, the Procurement Associate will be responsible for fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to optimize procurement outcomes and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s supply chain operations. Additionally, the role involves the assessment of procurement needs, the development of procurement plans, and the implementation of strategies to mitigate risks and maximize value for the organization.
Position Title: Procurement Associate
Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Level: SSA6
Contract Duration: 6 months
Duty Station: Kathmandu
Vacancy Number: 833255
Date of Publication: 05.06.2024
Deadline of Application: 14.06.2024
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary plus a medical insurance (www.cignahealthbenefits.com)
Under the overall guidance of the National Logistics Officer, the incumbent shall carry out the following tasks:
Capability Name Description of the behaviors expected for the proficiency level
Tendering and Contracting: Displays basic understanding of processes to support the contracting/tendering implementation at WFP by collecting necessary information.
Vendor Management: Leverages basic understanding of business needs to define vendor requirements and selection criteria.
Commodity & Product/Service Intelligence: Appropriately handles products/services based on an understanding of sources, technologies, properties, and public procurement principles/practices.
Systems & Reporting: Demonstrates strong understanding of procurement systems, Corporate operating System and tools to conduct range of analyses and generate reports to drive decision making.
Ethics and Compliance: Maintains accurate records of activities in line with compliance standards to increase ease of response to basic audit queries.
Education: Completion of secondary school education. Or a post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
Experience:
Knowledge & Skills:
Language: Fluent (level C) in Nepali language. Fluency in both written and spoken English language.
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
Leading by example with integrity,
Driving results and delivering on commitments,
Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
Applying strategic thinking,
Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:
It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to nepal.hr@wfp.org. A member of the HR team responsible for reasonable accommodation will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.
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