Vacancy Announcement

Deputy Head Field Procurement and Logistics Office, D/HFPLO Grade 17
Open for Internal and External candidates

Deadline for Applications: 30 March 2020
Contract Type & Duration: Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years (including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.
Vacancy Announcement Number: VN/WB/025/2020/X
Duty Station & Department: Field Office Jerusalem- Procurement & Logistics

The main responsibilities include:

1- Assists the HFPLO in planning, organising, staffing and controlling the Procurement and Logistics Department;

2- Supervises the regular activities of procurement, receipt, storage, issue and distribution of supplies and equipment by the Field including:

• provision of adequate budget for the purchase of catalogue supplies required in the Field; - ensuring compliance with established tendering and quotation procedures for the supply of goods and services;
• conducting quality control on supplies and materials received;
• facilitating the receipt of supplies by land, sea and air through liaison with customs, port, shipping and government authorities and the processing of customs, tax exemption, insurance, clearing and forwarding documentation and in warehousing and delivery of supplies, as planned;
• carrying out local market research and procuring local supplies
• supervising the sale of surplus, obsolete or unserviceable equipment
• supervising the operation in stock control and warehousing functions Including Central Pharmacy (medical warehouse).

3- Supervises the operation and maintenance of the transport fleet and related machinery and equipment by:

• ensuring compliance with relevant Motor Transport Technical and other related instructions
• ensuring that vehicle maintenance schedules are established and adhered to’
• ensuring that relevant statistical data is complete and correct

4- Carries out periodic reviews and preliminary market surveys on all major service contracts for fresh food, portage services, transportation services disposal of empty containers, etc., and collecting relevant data for review of contract proposals;

5- Co-ordinates with and provides technical advice and assistance on procurement and logistics matters to other Departments and installations in the Field;

6- Acts for the HFPLO during the latter's absence

7- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

Conditions of service: 
Fixed Term Appointment, Grade 17

Monthly basic salary $ 1, 825.40, payable in JD in UN’s monthly exchange rate, plus 35% of the basic salary as Special Occupational Allowance (SOA), plus an allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate. Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency), comp

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business administration or related field from an accredited educational institution and additional coursework or training in procurement and logistics management

Work Experience At least seven years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in work related to the administration and operation of procurement and logistics, including three years of related experience at senior level, involving supply planning, warehousing, stock accounting, data processing, personnel management and transport fleet responsibilities.

Language(s) Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic. Skills Demonstrated ability in standard computer applications used by the Agency

Other Information: Incumbent may be required to travel in Agency’s area of operations. Competencies : UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by Default.

1- Leading and Supervising

2- Deciding and Initiating Action

3- Applying Technical Expertise

4- Formulating Strategies and Concepts

5- Creating and Innovating

6- Demonstrated ability in standard computer applications used by the Agency

Desirable qualifications:

1- Requires a good standing and reputation with the business community and to be conversant with the laws, regulations and practice of the country of operations fundamental to facilitating the Agency's interests in the procurement and logistics activities.

2- Knowledge and experience with computerized procurement systems.

3- Knowledge of applicable international transport and shipping laws and practices and regulations.

4- Experience in accountancy.

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at https://jobs.unrwa.org/ by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through https://jobs.unrwa.org/ will be considered. Due to the large number of application

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