Procurement Officer NOA Vacancy-Job Ref: ACAEWFP/2106/202496

Procurement Officer NOA Vacancy-Job Ref: ACAEWFP/2106/202496
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Job Description

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WHY WORK AT WFP?

SAVING & CHANGING LIVES ❤
Make a difference the world will notice.
We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people’s dreams of a brighter future.

GLOBAL COMMUNITY 🌍
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Being part of a global, diverse and multicultural community like WFP, will continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives.

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES 💡
Unlock possibilities you never thought you’d find.
WFP goes anywhere it is needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.

LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE ⭐
Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential.
WFP offers the kind of life-changing experiences you’re unlikely to find in many other organizations.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Global hunger has reached alarming levels in 2022, and WFP, Nobel Peace Prize winner (2020), remains dedicated and committed to addressing this global food crisis. To enhance the efficiency and impact of our global initiatives, WFP is relocating key corporate functions within procurement and supply chain from its headquarters (Rome, Italy) to the UAE, Dubai. The UAE, chosen for its strategic location, stability, advanced infrastructure, markets, expertise, and innovation, is hosting the newly established Global Supply Chain Support Center. Six national Emirati positions, integral to this initiative, are part of WFP’s innovative Humanitarian Leaders Programme.

The Humanitarian LeadersProgramme

The Humanitarian Leaders Programme is a dedicated investment in nurturing young Emirati talent, aiming to develop future humanitarian responders and leaders. This programme offers high-potential Emirati professionals a unique opportunity to accelerate their career growth, aligning with the UAE government’s priorities. It also serves as a platform for Emirati talents to familiarize themselves with the UN system and become future humanitarian leaders. For WFP, this programme is a chance to leverage the talent, knowledge, and cutting-edge practices developed in the UAE, particularly in areas crucial to WFP, such as sustainability, innovation, AI, and digitization.

The Procurement Officer position is part of the Procurement team of the GCC WFP Office based in Dubai. The position holder will report to the Head of Procurement and will support the procurement activities for the new Goods & Services required by WFP operations at global level. The role will involve understanding WFP’s procurement rules, regulations, policies and systems supporting with reporting and process optimization while operating with minimal supervision.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
You will play a pivotal role as part of the Global Operations Support Center:
• Support procurement programmes and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes and contributing to successful procurement of non-food commodities or services.
• Contribute to analysis of data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
• Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement activities to enable informed decision making and performance optimization.
• Support auditing of procurement activities by collating the necessary information.
• Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align procurement activities with wider programmes.
• Support training of WFP staff, for example designing and reviewing training materials.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy the needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Other as required.

Position requirements:
• Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
• Bilingual, proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Driven and motivated by WFP’s mandate, showcasing a commitment to humanitarian goals. Strong work ethic, and genuine willingness to contribute to advancing global food security.
• Readiness to travel to all locations across GCC and to some locations where WFP operates.
• Minimum of 1-year post-graduate experience, ideally in a commercial, business, procurement, or supply chain position.
• Excellent people skills, a proven team approach.
• The ability to thrive in multicultural environments, and a curious mindset geared towards analytical thinking and innovation.
• Track record of achieving tangible and measurable results in previous roles with an ability to set and meet ambitious targets aligned with organizational objectives.
• Only UAE Nationals are eligible to apply for this position.

LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
– Leading by example with integrity,
– Driving results and delivering on commitments,
– Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
– Applying strategic thinking,
– Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

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