VN 2026/01-Senior Supply Chain Associate
Organizational Context
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN-related organization focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate pathways for regular migration. The organization fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace to maximize the potential of migration and strengthen support for migrants.
Job Purpose
The Senior Supply Chain Associate will support and coordinate procurement activities under the supervision of the Head of Office and National Resource Management Officer. This role involves close collaboration with regional and headquarters units, as well as the Global Shared Service Center. The primary purpose is to ensure efficient and effective supply chain operations, including procurement, asset management, warehousing, and transportation. The position contributes to the smooth implementation of project activities by optimizing purchasing power, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, thereby supporting IOM's mission in assisting governments and migrants.
Responsibilities
The Senior Supply Chain Associate is responsible for coordinating procurement activities, including processing purchase requests, managing bidding processes, and ensuring timely delivery and payment. This includes assisting with complex purchases, developing procurement plans, and negotiating terms with suppliers. The role involves providing technical guidance on procurement procedures, identifying and evaluating suppliers, and maintaining procurement documentation. Additionally, the associate will support supply chain operations related to asset management, warehousing, transportation, and fleet activities. Collaboration with other UN agencies and partners, participation in inter-agency meetings, and ensuring compliance with audit recommendations are also key duties.
Work Experience
Required experience includes procurement and logistics, working with service providers and vendors, and asset management processes. Experience with IOM/UN procurement rules, in an international organization, and in training/coordinating teams is advantageous.
Skills
Key skills include high computer literacy, ability to work with national and international institutions, report writing, sound judgment, staff supervision, coordination of administrative activities, excellent communication and negotiation, and resource requirement assessment.