The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and in close coordination with the procurement focal point, the Project Procurement & Logistics Associate ensures the effective delivery of procurement and logistics services for the project.
You would be responsible for -
Procurement:
- Ensures full compliance of procurement activities with UNFPA rules, regulations, policies and strategies, including in humanitarian settings.
- Participate in the work-planning sessions and provide advice on preparation of project-level Annual Procurement Plan and an integrated CO Procurement Plan.
- Creates awareness on the importance of procurement and procurement planning to deliver in accordance with the UNFPA policies and procedures.
- Develop sourcing strategy for smooth implement the CO Procurement Plan, take pro-active measures to achieve cost-savings where possible, review and process procurement requests from the CO and project teams in a transparent and cost-effective manner, and make recommendations as appropriate.
- Assist in the preparation of LTAs, vendor service contracts and vendor maintenance, and develop and maintain a list of vendors and service providers.
- Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to the teams concerned, taking mitigating steps in case of any delays to resolve the bottlenecks.
- Keep and properly file full documentation of all procurement cases.
- Ensure an effective procurement recording and reporting system, internal controls and audit follow-up.
- Advise the CO teams and projects when procured goods arrive, ensure their safe-keep and dispatch the goods received to their final destinations.
- Participate in the UN Procurement Group and make solid contributions towards Delivering as One.
Logistics:
- Manage and oversee all travels ensuring that authorized travels are in compliance with established travel and other policies.
- Support logistics requirements for project related travel, activities and procurement in coordination with relevant staff and partners.
- Establish travel entitlements and raise/review PO’s for air tickets and DSAs.
- When required, facilitate airport meet-and-greet and departure in accordance with CO cost-
- Identify suitable venues for CO-organized events and finalize plans with concerned unit, ensuring all facilities and support services required are available and mobilized.
Other:
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and senior management of the Country Office.
Link to the application: Deadline for applications: Midnight (Sri Lanka time), Sunday, 16 July 2023
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