SVN 2026 005 | National Supply Chain Officer

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Philippines seeks a National Supply Chain Officer (NOA) based in Legazpi City. This role operates under the Head of Resources Management Unit, with administrative oversight from the Programme Manager and technical guidance from the Supply Chain Officer in Manila. The position focuses on managing sub-office supply chain activities, particularly warehouse operations and staff supervision.

Job Purpose

The National Supply Chain Officer (NOA) is responsible for the technical management of supply chain activities at the sub-office level in Legazpi City. This includes overseeing warehouse operations and directly supervising warehouse staff. The role ensures that all supply chain processes, including procurement, storage, and distribution, are implemented efficiently and adhere strictly to IOM policies and procedures. The officer provides essential support and guidance to ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain, contributing to the organization's operational effectiveness and emergency response capabilities. This position requires close collaboration with various units to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supervising and monitoring procurement activities, ensuring compliance with IOM's Procurement Manual and internal controls. The officer will manage supply chain activities for emergency responses, encompassing planning, procurement, warehousing, transport, distribution, fleet, assets, and facilities management. This involves analyzing procurement requests, evaluating vendor performance, and managing warehouse operations (receipt, storage, dispatch, inventory control). The role also entails training and supervising logistics assistants, coordinating stock counts, maintaining accurate inventory records, and preparing reports. Additionally, the officer will oversee the maintenance of warehouse and office facilities, liaise with local vendors, provide technical support for procurement processes, and contribute to establishing robust internal control mechanisms to safeguard organizational assets and prevent fraud.

Work Experience

Required experience includes managing diverse procurement and logistics operations. Demonstrated experience in training and supervising teams, as well as managing vendors and suppliers, is also essential for this role.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of IOM/UN internal procurement and financial rules, systems, and processes is required. Excellent computer literacy is necessary, with knowledge of WAVE being an advantage.

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