L’OMS recrute un Responsable des achats, New Delhi, Inde

 

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme objective of the department is to provide region-wide delivery of administrative services and support on personnel, information systems, procurement, general administration, financial, legal and constitutional matters. The objective of the procurement unit (Medical Supply Unit) is to provide the Region with cost-effective, efficient, risk managed and ethical procurement of goods and services as well as shipping, delivery and logistics, in order to fulfil the operational needs of the regional program.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, Administration and Finance (DAF), the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

1. Plan, direct, organize and coordinate regional procurement of goods and services for, inter alia, medical supplies, project and office equipment for regional clients and, as requested by Member States through the reimbursable mechanism.

2. Liaise with other UN agencies and bilateral agencies in the procurement of medical supplies to governments within the framework of interagency programs.

3. Coordinate and support the preparation and request for bids for goods and services, the evaluation of offers, conduct negotiations as required with counterparties, follow-up on purchase requests placed with the Global Service Center (GSC), execute purchase contracts, review and certify suppliers invoices for payment. As required, undertake bidding and contracting of services in the region as required.

4. Provide support and guidance to staff at all levels throughout the region on the “end-user” aspects of the procurement process for goods and services with the objective of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of regional procurement, including but not limited to the requisition procedures, local purchase, costings, shipment and delivery considerations, technical specifications in relation to specific requirements with particular reference to local operating characteristics and emergency operating procedures, etc. Advise member states, as required, on procurement related matters and in support of the reimbursable procurement process.

5. Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers. Coordinate supplier management activities for regional suppliers of goods and services working closely with regional clients.

6. Review on an ongoing basis changes in the market, development of products, introduction of medical supplies in the region, study and propose changes to or alternative cost-effective approaches in ongoing or future procurement.

7. Review list of supplies and equipment, in collaboration with technical units, for purchase by WHO, UN agencies and on behalf of governments. Obtain and provide information to WRs and member states on sources of procurement and types of medical supplies available. Support the establishment of long-term agreements, regional catalogues and other mechanisms to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the regional procurement process.

8. Oversee the clearance and delivery of supplies, including processing of insurance claims, as required.

9. Act as a secretary to the contract review committee and the property surveillance committee.

10. Assigns and oversees work of the procurement unit staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced University degree in business administration, commerce, law or other relevant field.
Desirable: Specialized training in procurement, supply chain management and related logistics.

Experience

Essential: At least seven years of relevant experience in procurement operations in a commercial or government organization, including considerable experience in procurement or a related field in an international context.Demonstrated experience using enterprise resource planning systems in support of the procurement process.
Desirable: ..

Skills

Very good knowledge of procurement, international trading, commercial practices and shipping; knowledge of medical supply chain and procurement services; skills in negotiating; analytical ability. Ability to work in a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. Ability to use discretion and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Communication
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential:
Desirable:

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 75,602 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2249 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
  • Please note applications should be submitted through WHO’s online recruitment portal. Please visit www.who.int/careers to complete an online profile and to apply to this vacancy.
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  • The written test for shortlisted candidates will be tentatively be held in week starting 2 May 2022 – 6 May 2022. Candidates are advised to make themselves available during that period
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

DATE LIMITE : 07/04/2022.

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