Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Closing date: 06 Dec 2016
Job no: 501502
Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Syrian Arab Republic
Categories: Support: Operations, G-5
Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Supply & Procurement Officer, Assist in Supply/Procurement Processes
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Reviews incoming demand /Sales orders to ensure completeness and appropriateness of specifications / Terms of reference. Draft tender documents (requests for quotation, invitation to bid, requests for Proposals) and supports the implementation of the tender process.
Liaise with the suppliers and pre-delivery inspection service provider with respect to contract management.
Prepares Direct Orders (Purchase Orders) against existing Long Term Arrangements (LTA) ensuring that the LTAs has valid quantities and lead –time meets requirements.
Supports sourcing of relevant suppliers of goods & services.
Supports evaluations of offers through preparation of tabulation sheets, analysis of offers.
Drafts submissions to Contract Review Committee; and drafts contracts & or purchase orders.
Maintains all data to ensure correctness and availability of information for source and availability plan, logistics plan, delivery plan and actual delivery schedules.
Ensures continuous availability of data related to procurement including forecasting, requisitions received, order placed, incoming goods, actual delivery schedules. Prepare periodic reports, and ad-hoc reports as needed.
Works closely with Suppliers to ensure quality assurance and timeliness of deliverables.
Minimum Requirements:
Education : Completion of secondary school, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization.
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible administrative and/or supply-related work experience (procurement, supply or logistics) is required. Familiarity with UNICEF, UN supply procedures and systems is an asset.
Languages: Fluency in English & Arabic
Competencies & level of Proficiency Required:
Core Values
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
Core competencies
Communication
Working with People
Drive for Results
Functional Competencies:
- Applying Technical Expertise
- Following Instructions & Procedures
- Planning & Organizing
Duration of Contract: One year
How to apply:
If you are interested in this vacancy, please follow the below link to apply:http://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/#/job/501502/supply-assistant-gs5-damascus-syria