UNHCR Operation in Sudan is characterized by complexities and bottleneck in the delivery of goods and services. Several items ranging from administrative to operational supplies are imported into the country and therefore requires undergoing the customs clearance processes as well as hyperinflation, price fluctuation and local currency devaluation leading to the price increase and amendment of existing frame agreement.

UNHCR operation is currently facing with the Continued Drone Attacks in Port Sudan and its surrounding areas targeting strategic points such as Airport, seaport, fuel depots, electrical and telecommunication infrastructures which has serious impact on UNHCR’s Logistic operations. In terms of warehousing and Inventory management, the operation will start direct implementation for the management of UNHCR warehouses in Sudan.

UNHCR position Associate Supply Officer UNOPS is based in Port Sudan and the incumbent will take key responsibilities, including procurement planning, championing the supply chain system, and backstopping both country office and field offices supply in resolving bottlenecks through innovative and compliant solutions in response to the challenges mentioned in the above operational context.

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2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

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1. Duties

– Support all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, asset and fleet management, as applicable.
– Support the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective and adequate delivery of commodities and services to support operational needs.
– Identify partners for supply chain projects based on objectives, priorities, strengths and resources of the UNHCR Partner and/or contractor, according to criteria consistent with UNHCR rules and regulations.
– Develop relevant contacts and build constructive relations with UN agencies, UNHCR Partners, government authorities and other partners as applicable.
– Ensure accurate and comprehensive records on supply activities and provide timely reports and updates both periodically and on request.
– Manage the vendor related processes including identification, assessment and selection of vendors based on their capability for delivering commodities and services. Ensure vendor and item master databases are up to date.
– Oversee tender processes and manage the preparation of proposals for award of contracts to the relevant CoCs.
– Ensure the quality standards for commodities and services are respected by vendors in relation to the needs of the location and tender/purchase specifications.
– Prepare plans for delivery of relief and other non-food items according to the operational needs and regularly update the information in UNHCR IT systems.
– Apply UNHCR’s sourcing and procurement strategy when planning for purchase of important commodities and services.
– Ensure timely customs clearance of consignments and establishment & maintenance of warehousing according to “best practices” and UNHCR rules and regulations.
– Manage an efficient system for the release, and redeployment of goods.
– Oversee and coordinate as required the release and transportation and of relief and other non-food items.
– Monitor the quality and accuracy of supply chain related data in relevant business systems. Compile and analyse statistical information, identify trends and developments in supply chain related matters that will assist in decision making
– Implement supply operations based on interpretations of the situation and conclusions to how the operation can be best implemented.
– Resolve difficulties in the local supply chain by finding solutions to problems and bottlenecks, and provide regular reports on supply chain activities, the status of requests and the availability of items in the supply chain.