Position: Procurement Assistant -United Nations World Food Programme (Deadline June 2024)
Position: Procurement Assistant -United Nations World Food Programme (Deadline June 2024)
Procurement Assistant (Talent Pool) SC5/SSA5
About WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Its mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger globally. WFP works to ensure that the most vulnerable, especially women and children, have access to nutritious food.
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Requisition ID: 833164
Posted on: 12/06/2024
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Type of Contract: SC/SSA
Grade: General Service – 5
Duration: 1 year
Deadline of Application: 25 June 2024
Organization: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
About the Talent Pool and the Role
WFP Zimbabwe is creating a talent pool of highly qualified and dynamic candidates interested in working with WFP. Successful candidates will be placed in a roster for three years (female candidates) and two years (male candidates) and will be deployed when positions arise. Candidates may be posted in any WFP office in Zimbabwe.
Organizational Context
WFP Zimbabwe’s July 2022-December 2026 Country Strategic Plan (CSP) focuses on:
- Social and humanitarian assistance for food-and-nutrition-insecure populations.
- Support for urban food-insecure households to build resilient livelihoods.
- Support for rural communities to promote climate-resilient livelihoods.
- Collaboration with national actors to enhance capacities for achieving food and nutrition security.
- Services to humanitarian and development actors to ensure efficient, effective, and reliable support during crises.
Because
To support the efficient and effective procurement services by applying appropriate processes, procedures, and policies.
Key Accountabilities
- Perform administrative procurement activities to support field operations.
- Compile data and prepare documents to support procurement programs.
- Review, record, and prioritize purchasing requests ensuring all supporting documentation is received.
- Coordinate and monitor delivery of procurement requisitions.
- Research and present information in standard formats for informed decision-making.
- Update and maintain relevant databases and records.
- Liaise with internal counterparts to align procurement activities.
- Provide technical support to other support staff.
- Follow standard emergency preparedness practices.
Standard Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply, Business Management, or related field.
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Language:
- Fluency in English. Fluency in any local language is desired.
Experience:
- At least 5 years in procurement, supply chain, or related fields.
- Experience in procurement activities, conducting analyses, and developing reports.
- Experience working with suppliers or other third parties.
Desired Experiences
- Working on procurement activities.
- Conducting analyses and developing reports.
- Working with suppliers or third parties on a day-to-day basis.
Terms and Conditions
- Qualified candidates should submit their application via E-Recruitment, attaching a signed application letter, Curriculum Vitae, and signed Personal History Form (P11).
- Only nationals of Zimbabwe are eligible.
- Female candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
- WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Deadline for Applications: 25 June 2024
WFP adheres to a zero-tolerance approach to misconduct, including fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous background verification. Misrepresentation of information can lead to disqualification or termination.
WFP does not request payment at any recruitment stage. Any such requests should be reported to local law enforcement authorities.
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