Senior Supply Chain Associate (National position)

Under the overall supervision of the Procurment and Logistics Officer in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia and direct supervision of the Procurement Officer and in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the Senior Supply Chain Assocaite will be responsible and accountable for managing the resources management functions in Sub-Office in Majuro, Republic of Majuro.

EDUCATION

- University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
- High school diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience;
- Certification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

- Experience in procurement and logistics and working with service providers and vendors;
- Experience with asset management process;
- Experience working with IOM/UN Procurement and Logistics Rules and Procedures is an advantage;
- Experience working in an international organisation in a multi-cultural setting an advantage;
- Experience in training and coordinating teams.

SKILLS

- High level of computer literacy;
- Ability to work with national and international institutions;
- Ability to prepare clear and concise report;
- Demonstrated ability to and exercise sound judgment;
- Ability to supervise staff and coordinate administrative activities;
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
- Ability to establish realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs.

Languages [1]
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED
- For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE
- Marshallese

Competencies [2]
- The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.