During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme. Provides input to the Director/Head of WHO Country Office HWCO or responsible Officer.Conducts the implementation of procurement services for the department/office on a wide range of services and commodities. Administers procurement resources and ensures compliant and efficient use of standard operating procedures of procurement.Monitors the overall activities of procurement, logistics, and contracting services for the office through the use of the GSM oracle system and other procurement tools; providing reports, data and statistics. Provides guidance on procurement, logistics, contracting services to managers and staff. Prepares and monitors the implementation of procurement work plan activities ensuring objectives and priorities are met and on track. Ensures smooth running of operations of procurement including goods and services, travel, communications, and information technology needs of the office, and local service vendor requirements. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position in Organization:

• Grade: P3
• Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
• Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year (subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position)
• Job Posting: Jan 10, 2022, 1:00:24 PM
• Closing Date: Feb 1, 2022, 4:29:00 AM
• Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
• Organization: EM_SOM WHO Representative’s Office, Somalia
• Schedule: Full-time

Qualification:

• First university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Management, or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years’ experience, including international exposure, working in the area of procurement services, and logistics services for a programme. Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning Oracle systems or similar packages.
• Relevant experience in WHO, the UN System. Previous experience in Somalia context would be an asset.