Description
IOM is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Associate to manage resources management activities within the Supply Chain Unit (SCU) for the Gaza response.
The successful candidate will act as a focal point between IOM and UN Coordination structures, negotiate and resolve supply chain and access matters, and coordinate with SCU, Common Pipeline (CP), and external stakeholders for dispatch and logistics operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Negotiating and resolving supply chain and access matters with UN Coordination structures and governmental bodies
- Coordinating dispatch and logistics operations with SCU, CP, and external stakeholders
- Developing procurement plans to optimise purchasing power and facilitate project activities
- Participating in negotiations of terms and conditions of purchases and resolving delivery issues
- Providing technical guidance to requisitioners and staff on procurement instructions and procedures
- Identifying local and international suppliers and service providers
- Creating and implementing administrative tools for tracking contracts and progress of activities
- Participating in capacity development of staff, providers, and partners on IOM's procurement processes and policies
- Coordinating and monitoring supply chain activities related to property and asset management, warehousing, insurance coverage, maintenance, and transportation
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with five years of relevant professional experience.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
- High school diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience
- Certification in Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management is an advantage
- Experience in procurement and logistics, working with service providers and vendors, asset management process, and IOM/UN Procurement and Logistics Rules and Procedures
- Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written)
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.