Expedited: Supply Chain Officer (P)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with various partners to save lives, protect displaced persons, and facilitate migration pathways. The organization fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace. This role is within the Chuuk Sub-Office, operating under the Chief of Mission and Head of Resources Management.
Job Purpose
The Supply Chain Officer is responsible for overseeing all supply chain activities for the Chuuk Sub-Office, aligning with Supply Chain Management (SCM) objectives to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of quality goods and services to beneficiaries. This role involves strategic planning, logistics capacity assessment, market research, and direct supervision of procurement, warehousing, transport, distribution, fleet, asset, and facility management. The officer will optimize supply chain processes, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with organizational rules and regulations, contributing significantly to the effective implementation of reconstruction and recovery programs.
Responsibilities
Develop strategic supply chain plans for the Chuuk Sub-Office and reconstruction portfolio, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Conduct logistics capacity assessments and market research to inform decision-making. Supervise and manage all SCM tasks, including planning, budgeting, and provision of goods and services. Lead procurement, warehouse management, transport, distribution, fleet, asset, and facility management, providing guidance and training to staff. Identify and optimize supply chain processes to ensure timely and efficient delivery. Review procurement requests, evaluate vendor performance, and maintain a pool of qualified vendors. Solicit bids, oversee tender processes, and ensure conformity to requirements. Liaise with program management to support tendering processes, ensuring fairness and transparency. Submit timely reports on asset procurement and other SCM activities. Establish internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud. Monitor maintenance of facilities and assets. Supervise, train, and develop SCM staff. Represent the Sub-Office in inter-agency meetings and engage with stakeholders.
Work Experience
Experience in managing diverse procurement and logistics operations. Demonstrated experience in training and managing teams, as well as managing vendors and suppliers.
Skills
Extensive knowledge of IOM/UN internal procurement and financial rules, systems, and processes. Excellent computer literacy. Familiarity with Oracle is an advantage.