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It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.\n ABOUT WFP\nThe World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.\nAt WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.\nTo learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.\nWHY JOIN WFP?\nWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.\nWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. \nWFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.\nA career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.\nWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).\nBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:\nThe Procurement Associate will provide specialized support to goods and Services procurement, logistics operations, contributing to the effective planning, movement, and distribution of medicines, health commodities, and related services. The incumbent will support end-to-end supply chain activities and ensure that procurement and delivery processes are implemented efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with organizational procedures and standards.\nThe position contributes to ensuring uninterrupted commodity availability and effective last-mile delivery across all fifteen counties of Liberia.\nThe purpose of the assignment is to provide operational coordination and specialized support to procurement, logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities, ensuring timely acquisition and delivery of goods and services while maintaining compliance with established supply chain policies, procedures, and performance standards.\nACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:\n1. Logistics and Distribution Management\nThe incumbent will:\nCoordinate and supervise the distribution of medicines and health commodities across Liberia.\nSupport transport planning, route scheduling, dispatch, and delivery monitoring.\nMonitor transporter performance and contract compliance.\nVerify proof of delivery and maintain traceability of commodities throughout the supply chain.\nSupport inventory visibility and monitor commodity movements from receipt to final delivery.\nCoordinate field monitoring activities and distribution missions, including travel to remote locations.\nEnsure timely resolution of operational challenges affecting commodity delivery.\n2. Procurement Operations\nThe incumbent will:\nReview, record, and prioritize procurement requests, ensuring completeness and compliance with established procedures.\nSupport sourcing activities, market assessments, supplier identification, and vendor performance monitoring.\nPrepare solicitation documents and support competitive procurement processes.\nCompile and analyze supplier quotations and evaluation information for management review.\nContribute to negotiations with suppliers to achieve best value for money.\nPrepare purchase orders, contracts, and supporting procurement documentation.\nMonitor procurement actions to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.\nResolve supplier and procurement-related issues in coordination with relevant stakeholders.\n3. Supply Chain Planning and Coordination\nThe incumbent will:\nCoordinate with programme, procurement, logistics, warehousing, finance, and partner teams to ensure effective supply chain execution.\nFacilitate information sharing and operational planning between stakeholders.\nSupport implementation of supply chain improvement initiatives.\nContribute to contingency planning and emergency response operations when required.\n4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting\nThe incumbent will:\nMaintain accurate procurement and logistics records and databases.\nCollect, compile, and analyze operational data and key performance indicators.\nPrepare procurement status reports, distribution reports, mission reports, and management updates.\nMonitor supply chain performance and recommend actions for continuous improvement.\nMaintain visibility of procurement lead times, delivery performance, and operational risks.\n5. Risk Management and Compliance\nThe incumbent will:\nMonitor procurement and logistics risks and propose mitigation measures.\nMaintain risk registers and track implementation of corrective actions.\nEnsure compliance with organizational procurement, logistics, financial, and contractual requirements.\nSupport audit exercises and implementation of audit recommendations.\nPromote accountability, transparency, and sound stewardship of resources.\n6. Team Leadership and Capacity Strengthening\nThe incumbent will:\nSupervise assigned logistics support staff, field monitors, and temporary personnel.\nProvide technical guidance and day-to-day operational support.\nSupport staff development and capacity strengthening initiatives.\nPromote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and service excellence.\nDELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:\nThe incumbent is expected to contribute to:\nTimely procurement of goods and services.\nEffective supplier performance management.\nAvailability and timely movement of health commodities.\nAccurate commodity tracking and proof of delivery.\nTimely submission of operational and performance reports.\nCompliance with supply chain policies and procedures.\nEffective nationwide delivery coverage and service quality.\nQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:\nEducation:\nUniversity degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.\nExperience:\nMinimum six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, transportation, warehousing, or distribution operations.\nExperience in supplier management, procurement processes, and contract administration.\nExperience in coordinating field operations and supervising support staff.\nExperience with ERP and supply chain information management systems is desirable.\nKnowledge & Skills:\n· Knowledge of procurement and logistics principles and practices.\n· Ability to analyze operational data and prepare management reports.\n· Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.\n· Good negotiation and stakeholder management skills.\n· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.\n· Strong communication and problem-solving skills.\nLanguages:\nFluency in English language is required,\nWFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK\nWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.\nClick here to access WFP Leadership Framework\nREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION\nWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: \nNO FEE DISCLAIMER\nThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.\nREMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION\nAll applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.\n\nWe strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.\n\nIf you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at . Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.\n\nAt the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.\n\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.\n\nAll employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. 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