With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

He /she  will be responsible  to oversee logistical operations and work closely with particular WFP GFD Commodity Dispatcher & Stock Controllers) to ensure efficiency, accountability and transparency of logistics management processes at field level . Work with Logistics to ensure safe delivery and receipt of ordered materials and be steward for the resources enacted by donors and partners.

Planning

Advise and seek approval of internal customers of modifications from original requests.Facilitates across all parties the timely resolution of issues that could impact meeting the needs of the requestor and communities.Identify alternative supply sources for materials / services not under contractWork with Logistics to ensure safe delivery and receipt of ordered materialsResolve conflicts with deliveries and suppliers

Strategic Sourcing

Execute the Market Assessment and Supplier Pre-Qualification process as per the set guidelines based on the set guidelines for the assigned categories.Manage the RFQ/RFP Process including baselines & price survey methodologies as per the approved framework for the assigned categories.Lead negotiations for the assigned Categories.Supervise the Sourcing events Filed Offices and Assistance work relating to sourcing.Preparation of Procurement Committee submission documents to ensure their comprehensiveness to allow an informed decision making processFacilitate Purchasing Committee meetings and ensure that proper documentation is maintained.

Supplier Contract and Relationship Management

Accurately complete the master data management form (or contract/supplier register)Monitor and complete contract close-out, renewal or retender, as appropriate for the assigned commodities.Ensure that contractual conditions and performance indicators are understood by the suppliers.Identify & resolve or escalate contract-related issues both internally and externally.Analyze supplier performance based on customer feedback information & other sources and coordinate with supplier for improvement.

Procurement Execution

Receive incoming Purchase Requisitions (Pending Buyer Action), verify specifications are clear, conduct sourcing event if required items are not already on contract, update the PR with actual supplier record and release PR for approval.Follow Procurement Polices and guidelines in Supplier Award decisions under the applicable threshold.Manage PO Change requests coordinating with Requesters, Budget Owners and SuppliersConsolidates all required documentation for presentation to Finance for timely supplier payment for materials and services delivered.

Major Responsibilities

Support and participate in proper planning, implementation and monitoring of Requested supplies for all activities.Participate, facilitate and monitor the implementation of the Strategic Sourcing process  Coordinate and follow the log cluster meeting and Warehouse related issueParticipate and monitor transportation agreements and bid for distribution

Qualification required:      

BA/Bsc Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration Management and related fields. Master’s degree is an advantage

Experience: 

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Procurement and Logistics, with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, emergency and advocacy projects and at least 2 years’ experience in managing complex grants and programs/projects with significant experience in overseeing large multi-year program.Other: NGO experience is preferred

Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.

Work environment:  Office-based with frequent travel to the field

World vision has zero tolerance towards abuse and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults. Every prospective employee, volunteer, and intern is obliged to comply by world vision’s child and adult safeguarding policy." 

  

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Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only