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Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.\nIOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.\nIOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration\nApplications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.\nOrganizational Context and Scope\nUnder the overall supervision of the Resources Management Officer (RMO) in Kingston, Jamaica, and the direct supervision of the National Supply Chain Officer, and in close coordination with relevant units at the Subregional Office, Regional Office, and Administrative Centres, the Supply Chain Associate will be responsible and accountable for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:\n Receive and consolidate all procurement requisition forms by verifying the completeness of the required information in accordance with the Purchase Authorisation Matrix and other office instructions and obtain any necessary additional information.\n\nAssist supervisors in more complex, higher-value purchases.\n\nPrepare tender documents, solicit bids and quotations as applicable, prepare bid analysis summary and share it with the requesting unit. Support in the evaluation process and provide technical inputs. Once the purchase is approved, confirm terms of agreement with selected suppliers, prepare the relevant documentation (purchase order, contract, etc.) and coordinate the required authorisations.\n\nMonitor status of open requisitions and follow up on the timely delivery of goods and services. Upon delivery, coordinate with the receiving unit to obtain satisfactory delivery notes.\n\nReview vendor invoices, prepare payment requests and coordinate the timely payment to suppliers/service providers with Finance.\n\nCreate and maintain physical and electronic records of all documentation through the procurement cycle in accordance with IOM instructions and procedures. Retrieve, present and analyse information from the system and draft periodic reports highlighting issues that require attention.\n\nConduct market surveys to identify potential new suppliers/service providers. Participate in their evaluation regarding quality, prices and services in line with the organisation’s best interests.\n\nKeep track of any contractual agreements and inform concerned parties for timely renewal. Monitor office supplies and service and prepare requisitions when required and coordinate with Finance Unit the payment of utilities invoices.\n\nProvide briefing and technical guidance to all staff in the office on procurement related instructions and procedures.\n\nPerform supply chain tasks related to property and asset management, warehousing, insurance coverage, maintenance, and transportation.\n\nCoordinate fleet operations activities including preparation of daily vehicle schedule, monitoring of vehicle logbooks, and coordination of vehicle maintenance.\n\nProvide training and guidance to the junior SCM staff of CO, while monitoring, evaluating and supporting their professional and career development.\n\nPerform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.\n\n Required Qualifications and Experience\nEDUCATION\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or\n\nHigh School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience\n\nCertification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is an advantage\n\nEXPERIENCE\nExperience in procurement and logistics and working with vendors and service providers;\n\nExperience with asset management process;\n\nExperience working with IOM/UN Procurement and Logistics Rules and Procedures is an advantage; and,\n\nExperience working in an international organisation an advantage.\n\nSKILLS\nHigh level of computer literacy;\n\nAbility to work with national and international institutions;\n\nAbility to prepare clear and concise report;\n\nExcellent communication and negotiation skills; and,\n\nAbility to establish realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs.\n\nSECTION 5\nLanguages\nIOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.\nREQUIRED\nFor this position, fluency in Englishis required (oral and written).\nDESIRABLE\nWorking knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset.\nProficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.\nRequired Competencies\nCompetencies\nThe incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:\nVALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:\nInclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.\nIntegrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.\nProfessionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.\nCourage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.\nEmpathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.\nCORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators - Choose a level.\nTeamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.\nDelivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.\nManaging and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.\nAccountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.\nCommunication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.\nSECTION 7\nAdditional Considerations\nAny offer made to a candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.\nAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, as well as verification of residency status, visa requirements, and any necessary government authorisations, where applicable.\nOnly candidates who are nationals of a CSME Member State and hold a valid work permit will be considered.\nThis is a three-month contract with the possibility of extension, subject to organisational requirements, funding availability, and satisfactory performance.\nIn all cases, a prerequisite for appointment is legal residence in the country of duty station together with the appropriate authorisation to work, where required.\nIOMis committed to non-discriminationin theselection process. Appointment,transfer,and promotion shallbemadewithoutdiscrimination,inparticularwithregardtorace,ethnicity,age,nationalityorsexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex characteristics, disability, political affiliation, religion, or anyotheridentity.\nApplications must be submitted online through the official IOM Careers website. Only applications received through the online recruitment system will be considered.\nNotes\nPlease refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.\nAny offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.\nThis selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.\nAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.\nIOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.\nIOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.\nIOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.\nNo late applications will be accepted. 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