Sr. Procurement Assistant At International Organization for Migration

Job Description

Position Title: Sr. Procurement Assistant

Job classification: General Staff

Duty station: Manila (Global) Administrative Centre (MAC)

Type of Appointment: Special short-term ungraded, nine months with possibility of extension

Salary: Php 58,000 per month net of taxes (All-inclusive Salary)

Context

This position is located in Manila Administrative Center, Supply Chain Unit, Procurement Compliance and Training Team under the direct supervision of the Team Leader and the overall supervision of the Head, Manila Supply Chain Unit.

The Manila Supply Chain Unit (MSCU), being part of Manila Administrative Center of IOM, provides advisory, back-office, global warehouse operations and field procurement support services for IOM projects implemented worldwide. MSCU plays an important role by performing Procurement Process Review function before contracts are awarded, ensuring that IOM regulations are applied and adhered to in procurements conducted by Missions and Offices around the world. Among others, MSCU provides guidance and advice on IOM’s procurement policy, e.g. it assists missions in developing procurement strategies, reviewing solicitation documents, proposals and contracts, manage risks, etc.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree Business Administration, Accounting or any related field from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience in procurement and logistics, international vendor sourcing and contract negotiation of which one year experience in UN system or multinational organization; or
• Completed High school degree from an accredited academic institution, with six years of relevant professional experience;
• Trainings, diploma courses on procurement (at least CIPS Level 2 or similar) and logistics an advantage.

Experience

• Professional experience in public procurement and logistics.
• Experience in public procurement oversight, contract review, advisory is desirable
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word. Power Point and Excel; knowledge of other applications such as Power BI and Visio will be desirable;
• Excellent communications, teamwork and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints; accurate and detail-oriented.