WeWorld recrute un(e) Responsable national des achats et de la logistique au Palestine.
Job description:
Under the line management of the Country Representative, the Country Procurement & Logistics Manager will be responsible for implementation of WeWorld procurement procedures and supervision of logistics.
She/he will be responsible for:
Main functions and duties:
Procurement and Coordination
- Responsible for effective and streamlined Supply Chain Management across WeWorld mission;
- Ensure strict application and respect of WeWorld and donors procurement procedures and guidelines;
- Support the Project Managers/Project Focal Points in the creation of Procurement Project Plans
- Responsible for updating the Procurement Project Plans;
- Support Project Managers/Project Focal Points in implementing correct procurement procedures;
- Responsible for the preparation of Tender Dossiers and related documentation;
- Responsible to independently implement and follow up procurement procedures including competitive bidding, local & international tendering;
- Support the Evaluation Committee during the evaluation session and responsible for drafting the Tender Evaluation Report;
- Drafting Supply, Service, Works and Framework Contracts;
- Responsible for following up the contracts;
- Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure correct payment terms and schedules are respected for supplier payments;
- Liaise with the Procurement Department at Regional and Global level;
- Responsible for informing and building capacities when relevant of all WeWorld staff regarding the appropriate implementation of procurement procedures, including the RACI matrix;
- Responsible for adapting the Global tools to the local context under technical supervision and approval of regional and HQ Procurement Department;
- Mainstream compliance to procurement procedures across WeWorld mission and prevent risks of fraud, collusion, and conflict of interest;
- Ensure proper archiving of procurement documents and files in hard and soft copies, to ensure effective organization and compliance for audits and reviews;
- Provide timely, correct and complete procurement-related documentation and data for interim and final reports, in coordination with Project Manager/Project Focal Points and Finance Department, according to donors’ requests;
- Provide timely, correct and complete procurement-related documentation and data to HQ at regional and global level for internal and external audits;
- Support with any other needed task, as required by the Country Representative.
Logistics
- Supervise the fleet management;
- Develop mission fleet management SOPs, review and update them periodically;
- Supervise the correct use and maintenance of the organization premises;
- Supervise contract follow-up premises, utilities and facilitates contracts;
- Ensure the implementation of a streamlined assets/equipment management system (including coding, follow up and handover process);
- Responsible for distribution and monitoring of existing assets/equipment among the offices, according to operational needs;
- Coordinate with the Operations Unit to ensure supply chain is highly functioning and efficient;
- Support in achieving custom clearance and importing regulations for International Cargo/Freight.
The duties and responsibilities set forth above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties.
Job Specifications
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Degrees/qualifications in logistics, trading, international relationships, law, project management, engineering;
- Good knowledge of the social and economic Palestinian context and the Palestinian market;
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Professional experience
- Minimum 3 years of proved experience in procurement and logistics in non-profit sector, with knowledge of tender procedures, work service and supply contracts, experience in fleet and asset management;
- Previous experience in NGO is an asset.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent team spirit, high ethical standards and coordination and communication skills;
- Analytical and strategical thinking skills;
- Excellent time management and capacity to meet the deadlines;
- Flexibility and capacity to work in a complex environment;
- Pro-activity and problem-solving attitude;
- Capacity to work under pressure;
- Details-oriented attitude;
- Integrity in line with the Humanitarian Principles and ethical standards;
- Strong commitment to WeWorld Mission;
- Cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of the Italian language, written and verbal;
- Proven experience in project proposal writing;
- Experience in Project management with local partners will be a plus.