Supply Chain Officer (P)

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. 

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu 
    

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Head of Resources Management (HoRM), and in close collaboration with the Regional Office in Cairo and in coordination with the Supply Chain Division at Headquarters (HQ), the Supply Chain Officer will be responsible and accountable for overseeing the supply chain activities, guided by Supply Chain Management (SCM) objectives to deliver quality goods/services to the beneficiaries at optimal price and in a timely manner.

1.    Conduct strategic planning for supply chain-related activities of the Country Office (CO) in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the country, as well as relevant units at HQ.

2.    Conduct logistics capacity assessments and market research to keep abreast decision-makers about local market trends and developments; analyze statistical data and market reports on the commodity situation, production patterns, and availability of goods and services.

3.    Supervise, manage and provide first-line support and guidance for all SCM-related tasks and activities, including planning, budgeting, scheduling and provision of goods and services needed by the CO. Prepare regular progress reports, statistical information and briefing notes, as required.

4.    Lead and supervise the supply chain activities in the CO, including planning, procurement, warehouse management, transport and distribution, fleet, assets and facilities management, logistics information management and reporting, and provide guidance and training to the relevant staff with respect to the related policies, rules and regulations.

5.    Identify supply chain bottlenecks (value stream mapping) and optimize the processes to fill the gaps and ensure beneficiaries receive quality goods and services in a timely and efficient manner.

6. Review procurement requests, identify service providers, and evaluate information regarding vendors’ performance in terms of quality, prices, and timely delivery of goods/services. Maintain a pool of qualified vendors.

7. Solicit bids, quotations, and tender documents, oversee the bidding process and provide guidance for executing the procurement transactions, analyze the offers assuring conformity to specified requirements; conduct appraisals and select suppliers, and confirm terms of payment; supervise the preparation and processing of the purchase orders, and ensure receiving authorization in line with the CO’s Delegation of Authority (DoA) matrix.

8. Liaise with the programme management and provide first-line technical support in the preparation and issuance of “Call for Proposals” and bidding documents for the tendering processes of the programmes/projects. Ensure that bidding processes are conducted fairly, transparently and in accordance with the existing procurement rules and regulations.

9. In coordination with relevant parties, ensure timely submission of asset procurement and other reports within the CO, Regional Office (RO) and relevant HQ departments, as appropriate.

10. Establish and manage appropriate and robust internal control mechanisms for the SCM process to safeguard the Organization's assets and prevent fraud, while ensuring that country-specific 
 

11.    administrative procedures are in place and followed in accordance with the Organization's rules and regulations.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
   

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Experience in managing diverse procurement and logistics operations;
• Demonstrated experience in training and managing large teams of co-workers, managing vendors and suppliers;
• Experience in managing diverse procurement and logistics operations;
• Experience in managing supply chain operations in complex emergencies, fragile and/or hardship duty stations, including supporting humanitarian operations under challenging security and operational conditions; and,
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing procurement, warehousing,
  fleet, and logistics activities in volatile environments while ensuring business continuity and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
   

• Extensive knowledge of IOM/UN internal procurement and financial rules, as well as IOM's systems and processes as they apply to procurement and logistics; and,
• Excellent level of computer literacy and good knowledge of Oracle is an advantage.
   

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies