Procurement Officer FT / NOA ( P1 ) At World Food Program

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit « Procurement », the candidate (TAG1> e ( will be responsible for the following tasks :

  1. Consolidate and analyze the data from which to inform countries’ supply strategies or plan specialized supply initiatives that support efficient purchasing decisions and optimize costs.
  2. Support for the development of the strategic supply plan to rationalize local and international purchases, including service delivery schedules according to service needs, to ensure that WFP program and project activities can be carried out without problems.
  3. Supervision other national staff and act as head of the unit in his absence, advice and support for the unit, at country offices with relatively simple supply needs ( medium value products, implementation of programs of a similar nature ) on the implementation of policies and procedures for supplying best practices of the organization, ensuring a strategic and forward-looking procurement approach in accordance with broader WFP policies, standards and regulations.
  4. Direct the implementation of moderate complexity supply projects or manage the operational activities of a country office ( for example, launch tenders, assess offers and a strong negotiating capacity / award contracts ), to guarantee the successful purchase of food and non-food products or services.
  5. Gather information and write appropriate responses to recommendations to support the audit of procurement activities and ensure compliance with compliance rules.
  6. Identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with all the suppliers and sellers concerned to allow WFP to maximize the value of the service provided.
  7. Manage and coordinate effective relationships with inspection and superintendent companies to ensure quality control, compliance with specifications, volume assessment, tracking and checking deliveries.
  8. Work closely with interfunctional counterparts to align supply activities and promote an integrated supply chain approach to food aid.

How to apply

Only by email to the following address : http://www.wfp.org/ : Go to « Get involved » Click on: « Career »; Click on « View Job Opportunities »; Look for « Country » where the post is located; Go to « Filter vacancies »; Click on « View vacancy » of the desired post; Select « Apply » then at « Create Account »; Enter your details; Go to your E-mail to check your account; Log in, Create your profile and apply. You can also click on http://www.wfp.org/Careers and go directly to « View Job Opportunities ».

N.B. :

  1. WFP positions can only be applied if you can access the website and all applications will be done exclusively online.
  2. Copies of diplomas, CVs, identity documents must be attached in creating the profile.
  3. WFP has no tolerance for discrimination and harassment and does not judge on the basis of HIV status.
  4. No money is requested by WFP to recruit its staff.
  5. Female candidates who meet all the conditions are strongly encouraged.
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