Corporate Staffing Services Procurement and Logistics Clerk - Jobs in Kenya
Position Title: Procurement and Logistics Clerk,
Duty Station : IOM Somalia in Nairobi, Kenya,
Classification : General Service Category, Grade G3,
Type of Appointment : Special Short Term, Nine Months with possibility of extension,
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible,
Closing Date : 10 September, 2022
• Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context:
• Under the overall supervision of the Supply Chain Officer and direct supervision of the Procurement Logistics Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for providing clerical support to procurement activities including obtaining quotations, tendering, purchase and delivery of office supplies and materials and equipment and providing project logistics and administrative support as well as preparing requests for payments, reporting and encoding
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
• Assist the Procurement and Finance Units in retrieval, photocopying and scanning documents
• Assist in maintaining records for office supplies and other consumables.
• Carry out procurement and logistical tasks within the office, including procurement, supply and transport, documentation, storage and warehousing, equipment upgrading.
• On a local level, liaise with customs and revenue officials to facilitate clearance of IOM consignment, as required by country law.
• Prepare monthly stock update spreadsheet for office supplies and warehouse and submit them to the Senior Procurement and Logistics Assistant IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Internal candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
• Assist in receiving, inspection, verification goods received and report to Senior Procurement and Logistics Assistant
• Assist in packing, weighting, loading, offloading, and shipping of goods destined for Head office in Mogadishu and sub-office in the field
• Monitor stocks of office supplies and report the stock level for replenishments to the Senior Procurement and Logistics Assistant
• Assist filing all documents, report and procurement records, tenders, bids, etc and make sure they are updated regularly
• Prepares payment requests as indicated and follow up with finance unit for the timely payment to suppliers and service providers.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Economic or Business Administration from an accredited academic institution, with one year of relevant professional experience, or
• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience
Experience
• Thorough understanding of IOM Procurement and Logistics policies, rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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