Procurement Associate, G6, Dhaka

Job Description

Title: Procurement Associate, G6, Dhaka

Company Name: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• Experience: At least 6 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or any other relevant fields.

• Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

To provide coordination, administrative services and research to support the efficient and effective procurement services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• 1. Provide operational coordination and administrative services, to support procurement projects and activities, following standard processes and contributing to the effective procurement of goods and services.

• 2. Identify and recommend potential suppliers and compile data/documents to support the selection of suppliers, ensuring standard processes are followed.

• 3. Review, record and prioritise purchasing requests, and provide support to requisitioners, in order to support the procurement of appropriate goods and services, at lowest cost to WFP.

• 4. Contribute to negotiations with new suppliers on terms and conditions of orders, alongside a senior officer, in order to obtain the best terms and lowest costs for WFP.

• 5. Prepare Purchase Orders, contracts and any supporting documentation for approval by the appropriate stakeholder, and approve purchases within delegated authority, to enable the swift purchase of goods and services.

• 6. Resolve issues related to delivered goods, using initiative, liaising with all parties and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of problems.

• 7. Research, collect and analyse data in order to produce reports to enable informed decision-making by Procurement Officers, and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

• 8. Manage updates and further develop databases and records, to ensure information is accurate, organised, and available for others to access, and supports reporting requirements.

• 9. Maintain relationships with internal counterparts, to support the alignment of procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.

• 10. Supervise the work of support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines.

• 11. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

Grade: G6

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Dhaka with frequent travel to the field