Deadline: 24 February 2016
World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Procurement Officer in Geneva, Switzerland. The duration of this post is 12 months.
The Procurement Officer will be responsible to ensure that tenders, selection, contracting and performance monitoring take place in an effective, efficient manner and in full compliance with WHO Rules and Regulations and more generally procurement best practices.
The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations’ system.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Procurement Officer will perform the following functions-
- Provide a strategic overview of the procurement process to ensure efficiency and value for money, to inform the strategic overview Guide, advice and train all UNITAID staff to plan tenders, procurement and consistent activities and individual procurement actions to ensure optimal management of contracts.
- Contribute to the development of procurement plans, schedule and documentation.
- Undertake research and analysis of information on market for products and services and ensure adequate safe documentation.
- Allocate the triggering of procurement processes to Assistants in the team, and finalize the draft terms of reference and requests for proposals in collaboration with the requesters and other relevant parties.
- Ensure that an appropriate adjudication panel is designated and provided with relevant technical documentation and that all appropriate decisions for procurement are made, schedule meetings as required, minute those meetings.
- Invite, assess and recommend tenders, bids, quotations and proposals. Organize and participate in the physical or virtual opening of tenders, appraisal process, minute the opening, document all steps and decisions, support the process as required (e.g. by seeking additional information).
- Draft documents for Contract Review Committee (CRC) approval as needed and follow up on CRC decisions. Administer contract performance, problem solving to ensure best procurement practices.
- Overall coordination of the procurement/travel assistants, act as liaison to ensure continued quality of service and adherence to WHO Rules and Regulations and UNITAID specific policies.
Benefits
- US$ 56766 at single rate
- US$ 60’813 with primary dependants
- 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- University degree in a field relevant to the position (such as in Business Administration) or a similar area.
- A training certificate in logistics/procurement/contracting or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management or contract administration is required.
- Two years are required to be directly related to first-hand procurement or contracting.
- Demonstrated experience of working effectively with internal and external clients.
- Experience in improving procurement/contract management related processes and tools.
- Experience reviewing terms of reference and requests for proposals.
- Administrative experience with partnerships an advantage.
- Experience in travel administration.
- Expert knowledge of English.
- Intermediate knowledge of French.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit WHO.
