Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

1. Plan, manage and provide senior management with technical advice on procurement activities, following rules, procedures and regulations.
2. Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to ensure continuity of WFP’s operations.
3. Conduct market intelligence on availability of Non-Food Items (NFI) in the local market, competitiveness of prices, local regulations, import/export restrictions (if any) and prepare periodic reports.
4. Prepare NFI Procurement plan; and manage local purchase of Non-Food Items (NFIs) & recommend the best procurement modality as well as cost-effective of purchases, for senior management approval and HQ authorization.
5. Manage procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g., issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard procurement processes and contribute towards successful procurement of NFIs or services.
6. Develop and prepare standard contracts for NFIs procurement. Manage and coordinate negotiations with all interested parties including contract disputes and claims.
7. Establish Long Term Agreements (LTAs) to strategically source NFIs that have recurrent nature from local as well as from international sources.
8. Follow-up on deliveries of purchased commodities including shipping and delivery arrangements of internationally purchased commodities and equipment.
9. Assess market for potential suppliers and support maintenance of suppliers’ roster for NFIs, evaluate and review vendor performances.
10. Manage procurement of Financial Services for implementation of WFP’s programme including but not limited to Cash based Transfer (CBT).
11. Train WFP staff to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of NFIs and services. Guide and supervise staff as required.
12. Collate data and prepare accurate, consistent and timely reports of procurement activities to enable informed decisions making.
13. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to enable WFP quickly deploy NFIs and required resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
14. Attend internal as well as external working group meetings representing WFP and/or Procurement
15. Perform Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University degree in Engineering, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field, or First University degree with an additional relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least three (3) years of postgraduate professional experience in handling routine transactions/purchase of goods/services with background and interest in international humanitarian development.

Desired experiences for entry into the role:

• Experience developing timelines and cost reports for suppliers (e.g. retailers, wholesalers and traders).

• Demonstrated experience coordinating procurement processes with other units/ teams (e.g., logistics, ICT, Administration).

Language: Fluency (Level C) in English and Portuguese, both oral and written.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK:

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Type of contract: Fixed – Term, NOB

Duty Station: Maputo

Duration: 12 months (renewable)

This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only.

Female-qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted