Senior Supply Chain Associate

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Associate to support IOM's Migration Health Department in Bunia, Ituri Province, within the Ebola emergency response.

The role focuses on managing and coordinating IOM's EVD response activities, including interventions in IDP sites, Points of Entry and Points of Control, cross-border coordination, project implementation, resource and budget monitoring, reporting, liaison with government counterparts, and coordination with IOM operational units and humanitarian partners.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and support coordination of procurement activities in the office
• Assist supervisors in more complex, higher-value purchases
• Support the development of procurement plans to optimize purchasing power
• Participate in negotiations of terms and conditions of purchases
• Provide technical guidance to requisitioners and all staff in the office on preparation of specifications and procurement instructions and procedures
• Identify local and international suppliers and service providers
• Contribute to the development of tools for tracking of contracts, agreements, and progress toward the achievement of the procurement plans and schedules
• Coordinate the maintenance of files with all required documentation and the preparation and timely submission of reports and statistics
• Provide specialized support in the planning, implementation and monitoring of supply chain activities related to property and asset management, warehousing, insurance coverage, maintenance, and transportation
• Coordinate supply chain operations with other UN Agencies, partners, and government authorities
• Plan and coordinate fleet activities of the office and monitor fuel consumption and maintenance of vehicles
• Coordinate service and maintenance of office facilities and equipment and a continued supply of all essential utilities and items used in the office
• Provide training and guidance to the junior SCM staff of CO
• Participate and engage actively in the UN inter-agency meetings and forums related to supply chain management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• Four years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in procurement and logistics and working with service providers and vendors
• Experience with asset management process
• High level of computer literacy
• Ability to work with national and international institutions
• Ability to prepare clear and concise report
• Demonstrated ability to and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate administrative activities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Fluency in French is required (oral and written)
• Working knowledge in English will be an advantage