WHO Procurement and Travel Specialist Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. WHO Nigeria programme looking for “Procurement and Travel Specialist”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 31 May 2022.
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WHO Procurement and Travel Specialist Jobs 2022
The WHO has published a job vacancy announcement on 18 May 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Procurement and Travel Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Position | Procurement and Travel Specialist |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of five years |
| Application Deadline | 31 May 2022 |
WHO Job Vacancy 2022
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME: Country Management Support Units (CSU) have beenestablished in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Logistics: He/She supports Staff and consultants inthe following specific tasks:1. Develop, monitor implementation and occasionally review transport standard operating procedures for daily maintenance, budgetingof all operating costs, vehicle replacement and address transport needs usingthe organization’s vehicles. Oversee daily 156 vehicle fleet management including drivers’ capacity development. Coordinate the provision of adequate and effective electronic communication in conformity to MOSS requirements and operational responsiveness in all areas including states under complex security situation with inadequate conventional communication facilities. Provide coordinated support to state offices for provision of reliable power supply, effectivefloor space office management, provide technical support for office renovation work and supervise coordination of office sharing agreements with UN partner sharing office space with WHO. Coordinate Office inventory activities.Participation in UN Operations Management Team (OMT) coordination activities for formulating policy and shared resources geared towards increasing value atthe lowest possible cost. Procurement: Advises the Head of WHO Country Office (WR) for an informed decision making on procurement transactions. Coordinates the preparation and submissionof the procurement plans by the different clusters of the budget center. Preparesand monitors the implementation of procurement plan ensuring objectives and priorities are met and on track. Evaluates requests from the technical unitsand partners and advises for compliance with the organization rules and regulations. Administers procurement resources and ensures compliant and efficient use of standard operating procedures of procurement. Maintains the pre-qualified and assessed suppliers database. Maintains and monitors the overall activities of procurement, logistics, and contracting services for the office through the useof the GSM oracle system and other procurement tools including the Business Intelligence (BI); providing reports, data and statistics. Provides guidance onprocurement, logistics, contracting services to managers and staff. Ensures smooth running of operations of procurement transactions including goods and services ordering and delivery. Maintains regular contact with the Regional Contracting and Procurement Service (CPS/AFRO) and make follow up of the Contract Review Committee (CRC) deliberations. Makes a follow up of theshipment of items ordered with the forwarding companies and liaises with local authorities for taxes exemption and for timely clearing of the goods items fromthe customs. Acts as the Secretary for the Local Procurement Committee. Analyzes and/or evaluates vendors performance, along with other designated staff members.Travel: coordinate the staff and activities of the Travel Unit at the Countrylevel and liaise with the travel agencies. Undertake travel arrangements forall WHO staff members embarking on international official travels and ensurefollow-up actions with AFRO, HQ or other Agencies in facilitating the issuanceof relevant travelling documentations including Travel Authorizations. Arrange visas for all WHO travelers so that they are able to attend meetings within theset dates and where the need arises, to arrange for visa at the point of entry.Keep updated addresses and telephone numbers for Hotels and carry out update of hotels in the country. Identify new hotels and negotiate concessionary ratesfor WHO staff and Consultants; Make hotel reservations for WHO staff members,family members, Consultants, participants at meetings and Government delegations on WHO missions in and outside the country. Maintains an up-datedlist of Government Ministries and Agencies and their senior personnel collaborating with WHO, eg Consultants, NGOs, Diplomatic Missions and other International Agencies for the purpose of follow-up of communication. Manage and oversee all airport protocol and immigration matters. Undertake other administrative duties assigned from time to time
Qualification:
- First university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field
Experience:
- A minimum of five years’ experience, some of which in an international context, working in the area of procurement services, and logistics services for a programme
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WHO Procurement and Travel Specialist Jobs 2022
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The Closing Date: 31 May 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.who.int |
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