Deadline: 2 January 2016
World Food Programme (WFP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Procurement Associate in Amman, Jordan. The duration for the post is of 12 months.
The WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Procurement Associate will perform the following functions-
- Participates in the process of market surveys (periodic and on ad-hoc basis) for prices, stock and vendors information collection.
- Participates in the Request for Information preparation and consolidated reports preparation.
- Participate in Expression of Interest (EOI) preparation; handles the pre-qualification process for new vendors and tenders records update.
- Maintains accurate, timely updated, easily accessible and friendly user databases and files for all information collected and reports prepared during market surveys, RFI-s, EOI-s and other similar processes.
- Use of WFP Corporate Tools for data entry (SCIPS/IPFs).
- Review the specifications and TORs/SOWs to ensure that all is in compliance for a competitive tendering process.
- Guides other non-procurement staff in requesting unit on preparation of purchase requisition and other supporting documents that may be needed (specifications, market prices, etc).
- Handles tenders mainly for NFI, but not limited to Food and Q&Q food inspection service, analyze offers received and make recommendations for the procurement authority for award of contract using WFP corporate system.
- Review the accuracy of the WINGS POs/contracts; Prepare purchase orders and contracts when need be.
- Follows up on deliveries and payment process.
- Takes timely action on POs/Contract closure and proper filing update.
- Participates in PCC meetings and present cases when/if requested by Procurement Officer.
- Maintains clear tracking information on all PCC cases and files/records for operation need and audit queries.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Secondary School education and other qualifications related to procurement, project management, etc.
- At least three years of experience in similar areas: procurement services, logistics, etc.
- Knowledge of procurement process, supply chain, etc. Possession of computer skills and WFP Corporate tools related to procurement.
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit WFP.
