Regional Supply Chain Officer

DescriptionCall for Expression of InterestJob Identification (Reference Number)**:*Position Title: Regional Supply Chain Officer (P)Duty Station City: Panama CityDuty Station Country: PanamaGrade: P-3Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)Recruiting Type: ProfessionalVacancy Type: Vacancy NoticeInitial duration: 1 year with possibility of extensionClosing date: 30 November **IntroductionEstablished in **, 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.IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Prepare regular progress reports, statistical information and briefing notes, as required.Lead and supervise the supply chain activities in the RO, including planning, procurement, warehouse management, transport and distribution, fleet, assets and facilities management, logistics information management and reporting, and provide guidance and training to the relevant staff with respect to the related policies, rules and regulations.Identify supply chain bottlenecks (value stream mapping) and optimize the processes to fill the gaps and ensure beneficiaries receive quality goods and services in a timely and efficient manner.Review procurement requests, identify service providers, and evaluate information regarding vendor's performance in terms of quality, prices, and timely delivery of goods/services. Maintain a pool of qualified vendors. Solicit bids, quotations and tender documents, oversee bidding process and provide guidance for executing the procurement transactions, analyze the offers assuring conformity to specified requirements; conduct appraisals and select suppliers, and confirm terms of payment; supervise the preparation and processing of the purchase orders, and ensure receiving authorization in line with the RO's delegation of authority (DOA) matrix. Liaise with the programme management and provide first - line technical support in preparing and issuance of "Call for Proposals" and bidding documents for the tendering processes of the programmes/ projects for the RO and Cos. Ensure bidding processes are conducted fairly, transparently and in accordance with the existing procurement rules and regulations. In coordination with relevant parties, ensure timely submission of asset procurement and other reports within the Regional Office, as appropriate.Establish and manage a robust appropriate internal control mechanisms for Supply Chain Management process to safeguard the Organization's assets and prevent fraud, while ensuring that country specific administrative procedures are in place and followed in accordance with the Organization's rules and regulations. Monitor the maintenance and repair of office facilities, including preventive maintenance. e Establishment maintenance agreements with competent service providers, when it is feasible and determined to be cost effective.Supervise, train and guide the SCM staff of the RO and COs, as required, while monitoring, evaluating and promoting their professional and career development.Represent the RO in the UN inter-agency meetings and forums related to supply chain management. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the the three languages.For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.Required Competencies: IOM's competency framework can be found at this link Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these 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 serv