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Organizational Context

The WFP in Honduras focuses on protecting livelihoods and human capital, addressing root causes of hunger and poverty, and meeting the basic needs of vulnerable populations in crisis. With a presence since 1970, WFP reaches approximately 1.5 million beneficiaries annually, maintaining a strong field presence across multiple locations.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Procurement Officer will execute and apply appropriate procurement guidelines, processes, and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of purchasing services. This role involves managing administrative procurement activities, compiling data, preparing tender documents, evaluating offers, and negotiating/awarding contracts. The position supports professional staff in acquiring goods and services for field operations, ensuring standard processes are followed and timely delivery of supplies.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity through food assistance. WFP operates globally, addressing hunger and poverty by improving nutrition and building resilience, contributing to the UN's Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger. In Honduras, WFP has been active since 1970, focusing on protecting livelihoods and human capital, tackling root causes of hunger, and meeting the basic needs of vulnerable populations in collaboration with the government and partners. The organization maintains a significant field presence across Honduras. Key responsibilities for this role involve executing and applying procurement guidelines, processes, and procedures to ensure efficient service delivery. This includes managing administrative procurement tasks, preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts. The position also requires reviewing and prioritizing purchase requests, ensuring all necessary documentation and funding are in place. Coordination of purchase order dispatch, verification of goods receipt, and follow-up actions are crucial. Maintaining accurate databases, liaising with internal stakeholders for activity harmonization, and providing technical support to other staff are also essential duties. Furthermore, adherence to emergency preparedness practices is necessary for rapid response during crises.

Work Experience

The role requires a minimum of five years of relevant work experience. Desirable experience includes procurement activities, conducting analyses and reporting, daily interaction with vendors or third parties, and experience with financial service contracts for cash or voucher delivery.

Skills

Procurement Administration, Data Collection and Reporting, Database Management, Supplier Relations, Emergency Preparedness, Financial Services Contracting, Analysis and Reporting, Logistics Coordination, Technical Support, Spanish Fluency, English Language Proficiency

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