Background
Under the direction of the Head of Presence in Albania and direct supervision of the Chief of Fund Administration (CFA), the Administrative and General Services Officer is in charge of procurement, supply management, logistic control, transport and maintenance management and Information and Communication Technology.
Responsibilities
- Supports the CFA in reviewing policies and formulating procedures to improve and maintain the Presence's resource management and to
streamline the provision of support services; liaises with the CFA on budgetary issues
- Plans and manages procurement and contracting for diverse services and supply commodities in a cost-effective manner; develops
standards and criteria for the evaluation of goods, services, supplier capacity, supplier evaluation, etc.
- Is responsible for maintaining and monitoring an accurate and complete record of all material and supply in the Presence; ensures a
correct record of all assets in the Oracle system
- Implements the procedures of the Asset Management Instructions and decisions of the Fund Material Management Committee
- Controls and ensures the efficient utilization of funds appropriated for logistic support and building management services; supervises the
preparation of budget estimates for all assets and services expenditures
- Liaises with the OSCE Secretariat on field equipment, supply, procurement and transport matters, and other relevant issues as
appropriate
- Plans and co-ordinates the maintenance of the vehicle fleet in the Presence and advises mission members on transport issues and road
safety
- Organizes the maintenance of the Presence's premises and equipment as required
- Supervises fourteen staff members
- Performs other related tasks as required
Requirements
- University education in logistics, business/public administration, engineering or related field or proven experience in any discipline of
logistics management and support, such as procurement, mission management, inventory or warehouse management and support
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
Deadline: 12 December 2013
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