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WFP Procurement Assistant Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

WFP Procurement Assistant Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

WFP Kenya looking for “Procurement Assistant”.

Applicants with a degree in Secondary School Education may apply on or before April 26, 2024.

The World Food Programme is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, the largest one focused on hunger and food security, and the largest provider of school meals. Founded in 1961, it is headquartered in Rome and has offices in 80 countries.

WFP Procurement Assistant Jobs 2024

The WFP has published a job vacancy announcement on April 16, 2024 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Procurement Assistant to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter World Food Programme
Position Procurement Assistant
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Secondary School Education
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline April 26, 2024

WFP Job Vacancy 2024

Job Purpose: To perform and apply appropriate processes, procedures and policies that support the efficient and effective procurement services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

  • Perform administrative procurement activities in a timely and efficient manner, to support Professional staff in the acquisition of goods and services for efficient field operations.
  • Compile data, prepare and distribute documents, to support successful procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), ensuring standard processes are followed.
  • Review, record and prioritize purchasing requests, ensuring all supporting documentation is received, and funding is available, in order to enable the procurement of goods and services.
  • Coordinate and monitor the delivery of procurement requisitions, verifying receipt and inspection of deliverables, and performing follow up actions to ensure supplies reach HQ and field operations.
  • Research, collate and present information in standard formats, to enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.
  • Update, manage and maintain relevant databases and records, to ensure the information is accurate, organised, and available for others to access, and supports reporting requirements.
  • Liaise with internal counterparts to support the alignment of procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
  • Provide technical support and/or allocate work to other support staff, in order to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.
  • Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
  • Coordinate all procurement processes for field offices ensuring timely delivery of the right goods and services.

Position in Organization:

  • Requisition ID 832456
  • Posted 15/04/2024 – Fixed Term – Africa,
  • Central & Eastern – Kenya – Nairobi

Qualification:

  • Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Procurement or related functional area. Level 2 CIPS certification (certificate in procurement & supplies). A degree in the functional area is desirable.
  • Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in Procurement of Goods and Services with specific experience in vendor management.
  • Language: Fluency in both oral and written English.
  • Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of UN Procurement Processes. Demonstrated analytical capacity and communication skills.

How to Apply WFP Procurement Assistant Jobs 2024

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://career5.successfactors.eu//career?career_ns=job_listing&company=C0000168410P&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&rcm_site_locale=en_GB&career_job_req_id=832456

The Closing Date: April 26, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Official Website www.wfp.org
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