Procurement Associate, G6, Dhaka
Contract @United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) posted 17 hours ago in Non-profit and Social Services Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 32820
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Career Level Executive
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Experience 6-7 Years
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Min. Qualification Bachelor's Degree
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Gender Any
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Industry Experience Development
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No. of Vacancy 1
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Job Location Dhaka Division
Job Description
Education
- Completion of University Degree (Bachelor or equivalent) is required. Education in Supply Chain, Procurement or any other relevant field is preferable.
Experience
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- At least 6 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency
Additional Requirements
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Experience: At least 6 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or any other relevant fields.
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Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.
Responsibilities & Context
To provide coordination, administrative services and research to support the efficient and effective procurement services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
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1. Provide operational coordination and administrative services, to support procurement projects and activities, following standard processes and contributing to the effective procurement of goods and services.
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2. Identify and recommend potential suppliers and compile data/documents to support the selection of suppliers, ensuring standard processes are followed.
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3. Review, record and prioritise purchasing requests, and provide support to requisitioners, in order to support the procurement of appropriate goods and services, at lowest cost to WFP.
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4. Contribute to negotiations with new suppliers on terms and conditions of orders, alongside a senior officer, in order to obtain the best terms and lowest costs for WFP.
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5. Prepare Purchase Orders, contracts and any supporting documentation for approval by the appropriate stakeholder, and approve purchases within delegated authority, to enable the swift purchase of goods and services.
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6. Resolve issues related to delivered goods, using initiative, liaising with all parties and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of problems.
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7. Research, collect and analyse data in order to produce reports to enable informed decision-making by Procurement Officers, and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
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8. Manage updates and further develop databases and records, to ensure information is accurate, organised, and available for others to access, and supports reporting requirements.
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9. Maintain relationships with internal counterparts, to support the alignment of procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
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10. Supervise the work of support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines.
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11. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
Grade:Â G6
Type of contract:Â Fixed Term
Duration:Â 12 Months
Duty Station:Â Dhaka with frequent travel to the field
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