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Expedited SVN: Supply Chain Officer (P) IOM - International Organization for Migration Monrovia International P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position level Speaks Chinese, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish Application deadline: September 22, 2026 Closing soon Apply Summary by Impactpool The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Supply Chain Officer to manage supply chain activities in Liberia. The role involves strategic planning, logistics capacity assessment, procurement, and vendor management to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. The officer will collaborate with various stakeholders and provide training to staff while maintaining compliance with IOM's procurement rules. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills to effectively support the organization's mission in migration management. Candidate Requirements: Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or related field Two years of relevant professional experience or four years with a university degree Experience in managing procurement and logistics operations Demonstrated experience in training and supervising teams Extensive knowledge of IOM/UN procurement and financial rules Excellent computer literacy, knowledge of Oracle is an advantage Fluency in English, knowledge of another UN language is an advantage Job Description Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration . This is an expedited recruitment process, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. Organizational Context and Scope The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Liberia is working in close collaboration with the Government of Liberia, United Nations agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and international partners to address the complex migration, humanitarian, and development challenges exacerbated by decades of conflict, displacement, and instability. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer (RMO), and in close collaboration with the Regional Office for Western and Central Africa in Senegal and in coordination with the Supply Chain Division at Headquarters (HQ), the Supply Chain Officer 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. Responsibilities Contribute to the strategic planning for supply chain-related activities of the Country Office (CO) in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the country, as well as relevant units at HQ. Conduct logistics capacity assessment and market research to keep decision-makers abreast about local market trends and developments; analyze statistical data and market reports on the commodity situation, production patterns, and availability of goods and services. Coordinate and monitor all supply chain management-related tasks and activities, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and provision of goods and services needed by the CO. Prepare regular progress reports, statistical information, and briefing notes, as required. Contribute to the management of the supply chain activities in the CO, including planning, procurement, warehouse management, transport and distribution, fleet, assets and facilities management, logistics information management and reporting, and provide support, guidance and training to the relevant staff with respect to the related policies, rules and regulations. Identify supply chain bottlenecks (value stream mapping) and propose the optimization of the processes to fill the gaps and ensure beneficiaries receive quality goods and services in a timely and efficient manner. Contribute to the review of the procurement requests, identify service providers, and evaluate information regarding vendors' 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 the bidding process and provide support for executing the procurement transactions, analyze the offers assuring conformity to specified requirements; conduct appraisals and select suppliers, and confirm terms of payment; prepare purchase orders and ensure receiving authorization in line with the CO's Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrix. Liaise with the programme management and provide technical support in preparing and issuance of "Call for Proposals" and bidding documents for the tendering processes of the programmes/projects. 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 CO, Regional Office and relevant HQ departments, as appropria

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