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.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
- Internal candidates
- Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.
Organizational Context and Scope
As Senegal serves as a Country Office with Coordinating Functions (COCF), the role will also provide technical supply chain guidance, coordination, and support, as required, to COs within the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR), currently comprising The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Cabo Verde, and Guinea-Bissau, in line with delegated institutional responsibilities.
- Coordinate the strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of supply chain-related activities under the MPRR-SSA programme and Senegal COCF operations, in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, implementing COs, RO units, programme teams, Resource Management, and relevant HQ departments to support timely, compliant, and effective programme delivery.
- Conduct logistics capacity assessments, procurement risk assessments, operational reviews, and market analysis to support informed decision-making, strengthen operational planning, and monitor local market trends, supplier availability, pricing structures, and service delivery capacities across programme locations.
- Manage, supervise, and provide technical advice for all SCM activities, including procurement planning, sourcing, contracting, warehouse management, transportation, fleet management, asset management, facilities management, distribution, logistics information management, and operational reporting for compliant and efficient operations.
o Reintegration assistance;
o Cash-Based Interventions (CBI);
o Direct assistance activities;
o Post-arrival assistance;
o Accommodation and medical services;
o Transportation and logistics support; and
o Other operational programme components.
- Develop, implement, harmonise, and regularly update standardised supply chain procedures. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, tools, and workflows to ensure efficiency, compliance, accountability, operational consistency, and value-for-money across implementing COs.
- Identify operational bottlenecks, procurement gaps, compliance risks, and inefficiencies through process reviews and value stream mapping exercises and recommend mitigation measures and process improvements to strengthen controls and improve service delivery.
updated regional and national vendor rosters and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) in accordance with IOM procurement principles and donor requirements.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to COs in the Region with management of implementing Partners (IPs) under MPRR-SSA programme to promote consistent application of supply chain requirements and programme compliance.
- Coordinate and oversee solicitation, bidding, tendering, evaluation, and contracting processes, ensuring fairness, transparency, competitiveness, compliance with IOM procurement rules and regulations, and adherence to the applicable Delegation of Authority (DOA) framework to achieve fair, transparent, and compliant procurement outcomes.
- Provide technical support to programme managers and operational units in the preparation of procurement plans, Calls for Proposals (CFPs), bidding documents, evaluation processes, and contract management activities for effective programme and project implementation.
- Collaborate closely with Programme, Finance, Resource Management, and operational units on budgeting, coding, documentation, commitment tracking, expenditure monitoring, and timely reporting of procurement and logistics-related activities to support accurate financial and operational management.
- Develop, strengthen, and monitor internal control mechanisms for SCM processes to safeguard organisational assets, prevent fraud, reduce operational risks, and ensure compliance with IOM policies, donor regulations, audit requirements, and country-specific administrative procedures.
- Monitor logistics operations and coordinate the management of warehouses, inventory, assets, office facilities, fleet operations, transportation, and distribution activities, including preventive maintenance arrangements and service agreements, to support efficient and compliant operational delivery.
- Conduct regular monitoring missions and duty travel to implementing COs to provide on-site technical support, review operational compliance, strengthen coordination between programme and support units, assess implementation challenges to ensure alignment with standardised procedures and donor requirements.
- Prepare and contribute to procurement plans, operational dashboards, statistical reports, management updates, briefing notes, audit responses, and other reporting requirements related to programme implementation and supply chain operations to support informed decision-making.
- Organise and deliver training sessions, refresher workshops, coaching, and capacity-building initiatives for supply chain, programme, and operational staff to strengthen knowledge and harmonised application of procurement and logistics procedures within the Area of Responsibility (AoR), as required.
- Supervise, mentor, guide, and evaluate SCM staff, while promoting professional development, knowledge sharing, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team to strengthen operational performance.
19. Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.
- Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.
Education
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in managing diverse procurement and logistics operations; and,
- Demonstrated experience in training and managing large teams of co-workers, managing vendors and suppliers.
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of IOM/UN internal procurement and financial rules, as well as IOM's system and processes as they apply to procurement and logistics; and,
- Excellent level of computer literacy and good knowledge of Oracle is an advantage.
Languages
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, 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
Notes
Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security, as well as accreditation, and any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system-wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.
IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.