Supply Chain Management Assistant

Position Title: Supply Chain Management Assistant

Duty station: Manila (Global) Administrative Centre (MAC)

Job classification: GS, G-7

Type of Appointment: One-Year Fixed-term, with possibility of extension

Closing date: 1 April 2022

Salary: Php 865,090 per annum net of taxes

Context

This position is located in Manila Administrative Center, Supply Chain Unit, Procurement Support Team.

The Manila Supply Chain Unit (MSCU), being part of Manila Administrative Center of IOM, provides advisory, back-office, global warehouse operations and field procurement support services for IOM projects implemented worldwide. MSCU plays an important role by performing Procurement Contracts Review function before contracts are awarded, ensuring that IOM regulations are applied and adhered to in procurements conducted by Missions and Offices around the world. Among others, MSCU provides guidance and advice on IOM’s procurement policy, e.g. it assists missions in developing procurement strategies, reviewing solicitation documents, proposals and contracts, manage risks, etc.

Under the direct supervision of Head, MSCU, the successful candidate will perform the following functions:

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in the relevant field of expertise (Business Administration, Logistics, Management) with five years of relevant work experience; or
• Completed High School Diploma with seven years of experience in relevant field.
• Certification in procurement CIPS or equivalent is desirable.

Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in procurement, administrative services or related area is required.
• At least three years of professional experience in procurement, contract management, or a related area, within the UN common system or in an international public organization, is desirable.
• Experience working with an ERP system in the area of purchasing and/or supply chain is desirable.
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Office applications such as Word and Excel; knowledge of other applications such as, PowerPoint and Visio will be helpful.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints, accurate and detail oriented.
• Team player; ability to work effectively with different levels within and outside the organization and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.