Supply Chain Officer

Organizational context The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. The Supply Chain Officer role operates under the Chief of Mission and Resources Management Officer, collaborating with the Regional Office and Headquarters Supply Chain Division. The position is accountable for supply chain activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services to beneficiaries. Job purpose The Supply Chain Officer is responsible for managing and executing supply chain activities to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of quality goods and services to IOM beneficiaries. This involves strategic planning, market analysis, and coordination of all supply chain functions, including procurement, warehousing, transport, and distribution. The role aims to identify and resolve bottlenecks, optimize processes, and maintain strong vendor relationships. By ensuring compliance with IOM policies and UN regulations, the officer contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Country Office's operations and its mission to support migrants. Responsibilities The Supply Chain Officer will contribute to strategic supply chain planning, conduct market research, and assess logistics capacity. Responsibilities include coordinating and monitoring all supply chain tasks such as planning, budgeting, and provision of goods/services, and preparing progress reports. The role involves managing procurement, warehouse operations, transportation, fleet, assets, and facilities, while providing guidance and training to staff. Identifying and resolving supply chain bottlenecks to ensure efficient delivery to beneficiaries is key. The officer will review procurement requests, evaluate vendor performance, solicit bids, and oversee procurement transactions. Collaboration with program management on tender processes and ensuring fair, transparent bidding is required. Reporting to CO, RO, and HQ, and establishing internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud are also core duties. Additionally, supporting facility maintenance, training SCM staff, and participating in UN inter-agency meetings are expected. Education A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field with two years of relevant experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Universities must be accredited and listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Work experience Required experience includes managing diverse procurement and logistics operations. Demonstrated experience in training and supervising teams, as well as managing vendors and suppliers, is also essential. Skills Extensive knowledge of IOM/UN procurement and financial rules; excellent computer literacy, Oracle knowledge is an advantage; sound judgment and decision-making skills; efficiency, flexibility, professionalism, and ability to meet deadlines; leadership, management, and coordination capacity; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in multicultural environments. Required languages English, Spanish Desired languages Arabic, French, Russian #J-18808-Ljbffr