Thursday, November 17, 2011

WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME PROCUREMENT OFFICER JOB IN KENYA


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WFP/51/2011 
Date of issue:  15th November 2011                              
Deadline for application:   29th November 2011
Job Title: Procurement Officer                                        
Duty Station:  Nairobi

Post Grade: Fixed Term - NOA


Accountabilities: 
Under the supervision of Head of Procurement Unit, the National Procurement Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Provide technical advice on procurement activities, following rules, procedures and regulations;

Issue local tenders, evaluate offers and make recommendations for the finalization of purchases

and the award of contracts by using WFP’s corporate system;

  • Analyze and evaluate commodity tender results;
  • Review technical proposals of suppliers and carry out cost/benefit analysis for equipment and services procurement;
  • Liaise with WFP appointed inspection and superintendent firms to ensure quality control, specification conformity, volume assessment, monitoring and verification of deliveries;
  • Develop and prepare technical and legal contracts;
  • Manage and coordinate negotiations with all interested parties including contract disputes and claims;
  • Run system queries, prepare reports and management presentations on procurement activity;
  • Render technical advice and support to management in country offices and support procurement officers in other offices;
  • Contribute to any preparedness actions such as early warning, risk analysis and contingency planning and make the necessary recommendations. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any actions taken;
  • Supervise procurement staff, as required;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Education:

Advanced university degree or university degree and equivalent experience in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, commerce, business administration, engineering, legal, accounting or related field.

Experience:

  At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in procurement, operations or other areas.

 Knowledge:

Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

Language:  Fluency in both written and oral English.


Kenyan nationals with the above qualifications and experience are requested to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/51/2011 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae photocopies of relevant certificates and name, title, address and e-mail address of three referees. Envelopes should be marked:-   


CONFIDENTIAL WFP/51/2011 and sent to:  

The Human Resources Officer

World Food Programme 
P.O. Box 44482

NAIROBI 00100   

    OR      Delivered to 

Room B-223, UN Compound, Gigiri

This Vacancy is open to males and females.  
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

Applications must be received by the deadline.  Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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