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World Health Organization Procurement Officer Sudan WHO Jobs 2024

World Health Organization looking for “Procurement Officer”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 17-Jul-24.

The World Health Organization has published a job vacancy announcement on 03/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Procurement Officer to be based in Port Sudan , Sudan. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: World Health Organization

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Duty Station: Port Sudan , Sudan

Country: Sudan

Application Deadline: 17-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

1. Support the procurement and contracting activities at the country level. This includes preparing cost estimates and procuring equipment and supplies locally and through the Global Management System (GSM).
2. Review procurement requests received from the incident management team as well as other sub-offices, review various contractual documents for compliance with contract specifications; authorize the payment of suppliers and freight forwarder invoices in coordination with the budgetand finance team.
3. Monitor the preparation and distribution of invitations for bids and requests for quotation to qualified suppliers. Review offers and provide input on contract awards, in compliance with the WHO standards, policies and procedures.
4. Track and update the suppliers’ database, prepare suppliers’ performance evaluations, identify and take appropriate action regarding suppliers who repeatedly fail to comply with the terms and conditions of their contracts.
5. Draft audit responses, review and follow- up on any outstanding audit recommendations related to the procurement of goods or services.
6. Work closely with the Global Service Center (GSC), Regional Office and HQ Procurement Teams to follow up on shipments and provide updates on delivery status or delays; resolve any outstanding issues.
7. Provide notice of shipment to consignees; prepare claims for lost, damaged or incorrect shipments and assist in obtaining settlements as necessary; coordinate the resolution of claim issues with suppliers concerning their non-compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
8. Set up and maintain an appropriate documentation and archiving system to allow easy retrieval and use of purchase authorization/purchase orders and reports received.
9. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in pharmacy, business or public administration, procurement, logistics or a field related to purchasing, from a recognized university.
Desirable: An advanced university degree or professional qualification in procurement from an accredited/ recognized institute.

Experience

Essential: At least two years of relevant experience in procurement and contracting operations.
Desirable: Experience in in developing countries. Prior humanitarian working experience at field level, with WHO, other UN agency, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or with an international nongovernmental organization.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge and skills in supply operations and procurement services

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate activities and multitask.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate with and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.