About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.

The Program 

Operations Department provides key support to the entire country program in procurement, asset management, warehouse management, fleet management and facilities & office management for successful program implementation.

The Position  

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing the procurement aspects of Mercy Corps’ Palestine. Working closely with Program, Administration, Finance, and Logistics the Procurement Specialist is instrumental in supporting program activities through their services.

Essential Responsibilities

●        Coordinate MC procurement activities according to the Field Procurement Policies and Procedures (FP3), SOPs and donor rules & regulations.

●        Coordinates with Procurement Manager and Operations Director in the country program.

●        Coordinate high value tenders in coordination with the HQ Global Procurement team as needed.

●        Support emergency program procurement needs in a timely manner. Also, other development programs procurement activities within given plans.

●        Train current and newly hired procurement team members for FP3 and automated workflows in ProSource.

●        Closely work with both program and procurement team on contract administration and management.

●        Close coordination with compliance team on donor specific rules and regulations applicable to specific awards.

●        Ensure that the procurement department supports the programs efficiently and compliantly.

●        Interact with contractors, in coordination with the Program & Logistics teams.

●        Ensure that the required documentation of supplies and transactions are completed to standards through the new Online procurement system (ProSource).

●        Coordinate with the program team on delivery of items including completion of Receipt on ProSource or Goods Received Notes.

●        Ensure that Mercy Corps’ procurement activities are legal and moral.

●        Enforce proper use of procurement ceilings and approval procedures.

●        The Procurement Specialist will conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to the Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

Supervisory Responsibility

Technical supervisor over the procurement team in coordination with Procurement Manager.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Operations Director

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

●           Degree in a relevant business field or professional procurement qualification is desired.

●           Minimum 3 years of experience procurement management at large scale.

●           Strong organizational skills; ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.

●           Excellent oral and written English and Arabic skills.

●           High level of computer skills on MS Office programs.

●           A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities.

●           A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential.

Success Factors

The successful Procurement Specialist will be good at problem-solving and work out methods to deliver successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with Mercy Corps and donor regulations. They will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other departments and interact effectively with international and national personnel both in a managerial and training capacity while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a solid commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Ramallah, and it requires travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.