In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies incident management system, the incumbent will have the overall responsibility for managing the supply requisitions placed for OSL emergency response, ensuring an end-to-end follow-up, and guaranteeing an effective and efficient requisition process at the incident site level.

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. Reporting to the procurement officer under the overall guidance of the Incident Manager and Head of WHO Country Office, and within the delegated authorities, the incumbent is a team member within the OSL team and will support procurement of goods and services for the WHO emergency response. 

Essential: Completion of Secondary education is required. 
Desirable: University degree in development economics, business, administration, logistics, engineering, supply chain management or related area. Training or knowledge of information management systems and their application to supply management and monitoring.

Essential: At least 5 years of experience in supply chain management or supply logistics in humanitarian response operations or related area

or

A combination of a relevant Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience in supply chain management or supply logistics in humanitarian response operations or related area in lieu of the 5 years of experience outlined.

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