Senior Supply Chain Associate, G-6 - Resource Management Unit
Employer IOM Uzbekistan
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Information on vacancy |
Period of publication |
05.09.2025 - 20.09.2025 |
Field of activity / position: |
Other |
Duties |
I. POSITION INFORMATION Position title: Senior Supply Chain Associate Position grade: G-6 Duty station: Tashkent , Uzbekistan Job family: Supply Chain Management (SCM) Organizational unit: Resource management Unit Reports directly to National Resource Management Officer
II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Uzbekistan and direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer (RMO); and, in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supply chain activities, guided by Supply Chain Management (SCM) objectives to deliver quality goods/services to the beneficiaries at optimal price and in a timely manner.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 1.Carry out and support coordination of procurement activities in the office, including revision and consolidation of purchase request forms, organization and evaluation of bidding processes and follow up on purchase orders until the successful delivery of the products or services and timely payment to suppliers. 2.Assist supervisors in more complex, higher-value purchases. 3.Support the development of procurement plans to optimize purchasing power and facilitate the implementation of project activities. 4.Participate in negotiations of terms and conditions of purchases and help resolve issues related to the delivery of goods and services. 5.Provide technical guidance to requisitioners and all staff in the office on preparation of specifications and procurement instructions and procedures. Participate in the development, evaluation, and updating of systems and procedures for procurement; suggest areas for improvement and risk-mitigation measures. 6. Identify local and international suppliers and service providers; participate in their evaluation taking into consideration quality, prices, reliability, and services and the organization's best interests. 7.Contribute to the development of tools for tracking of contracts, agreements, and progress toward the achievement of the procurement plans and schedules. 8.Coordinate the maintenance of files with all required documentation and the preparation and timely submission of reports and statistics. 9.Provide specialized support in the planning, implementation and monitoring of supply chain activities related to property and asset management, warehousing, insurance coverage, maintenance, and transportation. 10.Coordinate supply chain operations with other UN Agencies, partners, and government authorities. 11.Plan and coordinate fleet activities of the office and monitor fuel consumption and maintenance of vehicles. 12.Coordinate service and maintenance of office facilities and equipment and a continued supply of all essential utilities and items used in the office. 13.Provide training and guidance to the junior SCM staff of CO, while supervising, monitoring, evaluating and supporting their professional and career development. 14.Participate and engage actively in the UN inter-agency meetings and forums related to supply chain management. Collaborate on sharing resources to achieve common goals and implementation of UN global initiatives 15.Perform other duties as may be assigned. |
Requirements to the candidate |
Age: |
Irrelevant |
Gender: |
Irrelevant |
Residence: |
Uzbekistan |
Education: |
Higher |
Professional requirements |
IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE EDUCATION •University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or •High school diploma with six 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
V. LANGUAGES Fluency in English and Uzbek (oral and written). Working knowledge of Russian.
VI. COMPETENCIES The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: Values •Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. •Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. •Professionalism: demonstrates the 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 action and delegated work. •Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2 •Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization's vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential. •Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. •Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization's goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. •Humility: leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. |
Working conditions |
Region |
Tashkent |
Employment |
Full |
Salary offered |
As per contract, G-6 |
Extra motivation |
• Annual Leave • Sick leave (certified and uncertified) • Maternity leave • Parental leave • Medical insurance |
Additional information |
Additional information: |
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. To apply please use the link: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/16656 |
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