DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS24 October 2024-23:59-GMT+08:00 Philippine Standard Time (Manila)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide and working in more than 80 countries. WFP is well known for its ability to deliver food assistance rapidly to people in need. To respond effectively in the challenging contexts where WFP operates, staff require sound knowledge of the fundamentals of emergency and transition programming, as well as skills in specialized areas. WFP was the recipient of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize awarded for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war.โ
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The WFPโs engagement in the Philippines is constantly evolving. Initially commencing operations in the 1960s, WFP officially re-established its presence in 2006 to support the peace process in Mindanao, to provide life-saving food assistance in emergencies and to develop programmes that seek to improve nutrition and the overall quality of life of vulnerable people. Since 1 March 2024, WFP has been implementing the 2024 โ 2028 Country Strategic Plan (CSP) to support the Government of the Philippines address food insecurity, reduce malnutrition, and build the resilience of vulnerable populations. In the CSP, WFP identified three outcomes and five main activities:
Strategic Outcome 1: By 2028, communities exposed to shocks and stressors in the Philippines are better able to meet food, nutrition and other essential needs with inclusive and equitable emergency preparedness and response capacity at the national and local levels.
Strategic Outcome 2: By 2028, communities vulnerable to food and nutrition insecurity in the Philippines are more resilient and can better manage risks affecting human capital gains and food systems, inclusively and equitably.
Strategic Outcome 3: The Government and partners in the Philippines access WFP services that augment their interventions, upon request.
WFP is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Procurement Officer to support the Country Office Procurement activities in support of WFPโs programme implementation. Under the guidance of the Head of Supply Chain, the Procurement Officer will be required to work independently while leading a small team of junior procurement staff. Procurement will be for goods and services, across key areas of country. Maintenance of vender rosters is a key component of the position.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
- Support procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes and contributing to successful procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
- Contribute to analysis of data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
- Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement activities, to contribute to a WFP-wide view that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization.
- Support auditing of procurement activities by collating the necessary information for recommendations to be responded to appropriately to ensure conformity with compliance rules.
- Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
- Support training of WFP staff to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of food and non-food commodities and services, for example designing and reviewing training materials.
- Guide and supervise a limited number of more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with simple analysis and queries.
- Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
- Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
- Perform other duties as required.
OTHER SPECEFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Work to updated and maintain a vender roster to meet the needs of the Country Office operations.
- Travel to the field to support sub-offices and explore possibilities of local procurement.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
Experience handling routine and complex transactions/purchase of commodities/goods/services.
Experience developing timelines and cost reports for suppliers (e.g. retailers, wholesalers and traders).
Demonstrated experience coordinating procurement processes with other units/ teams (e.g., logistics, ICT, Administration).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field, or First University degree with an additional relevant work experience and/or training/course.
Experience: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience leading Procurement operations including contract management, contract administration or logistics and supply chain management or related is required. Experience working in the humanitarian sector, especially United Nations agencies, is an asset.
Knowledge and Skills: Procurement Learning & Sharing: Excellent knowledge of procurement functions. CIPS II certificate (Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply) would be an asset.
Language: Excellent written and oral communications skills in both English and Filipino.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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