Senior Supply Chain Associate (Gaza Response)
Organizational Context
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading UN agency for migration, promoting humane and orderly migration globally. It works with partners to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate regular migration pathways. The organization fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace. This role sits within the Supply Chain Unit, supporting the Gaza response.
Job Purpose
The Senior Supply Chain Associate is responsible for managing resources within the Supply Chain Unit, directly supporting the Gaza response. This role involves liaising with various units within the Gaza Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), the Country Office (CO), and Headquarters (HQ). The associate will coordinate dispatch and logistics operations, analyze constraints, and develop procurement plans to optimize purchasing power and ensure timely project implementation. They will also participate in negotiations, provide technical guidance on procurement procedures, and identify suppliers, all while ensuring alignment with IOM's operational needs and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
Serve as a key liaison between IOM, UN coordination structures, governmental bodies, and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Foundation to resolve supply chain and access issues for the Gaza response. Coordinate dispatch and logistics for Common Pipeline items, analyzing constraints and planning deliveries to meet requirements. Develop and implement procurement plans, optimizing purchasing power and facilitating project activities. Negotiate terms for purchases and resolve delivery issues. Provide technical guidance on procurement procedures to staff. Identify and evaluate local and international suppliers. Implement tracking systems for contracts and activities. Contribute to capacity building for staff and partners on procurement. Oversee property, asset management, warehousing, and transportation. Coordinate facility maintenance and repair. Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud. Collaborate with other UN agencies and partners on supply chain operations. Participate in improving supply chain systems and procedures. Train and supervise Supply Chain Management staff.
Work Experience
Required experience includes procurement and logistics, working with service providers and vendors, and asset management processes. Experience with IOM/UN Procurement and Logistics Rules and Procedures, working in an international organization in a multicultural setting, coordination with the Logistics Cluster (LC), and using the Matpash system are advantageous.
Skills
High level of computer literacy. Ability to work effectively with national and international institutions. Strong report writing skills. Demonstrated sound judgment. Ability to supervise staff and coordinate administrative activities. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Capacity to establish realistic resource requirements.