Procurement Officer

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Description

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• Implementation of operational procurement strategies
• Management of procurement processes
• Implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools
• Team Management
• Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

• Full compliance of assigned procurement activities with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies, and strategies; implementation of effective internal control, proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system; and 
• Implementation of, or support to, the different steps of the procurement processes, including Pre-Purchasing: Strategy and Planning; Requirements Definition; Sourcing; Purchasing: Solicitation; Management of Submissions; Evaluation; Review and Award; Post Purchasing: Contract finalization and issuance; Logistics; and Contract Management.

• Timely and duly prepared elements of procurement plans and monitoring of their implementation;
• Guidelines followed on embedding sustainability along the procurement process;
• Organization of RFQ, ITB or RFP, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their evaluation, and negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulations; 
• Preparation of submissions to the Contract and Property Committees (CPCs);
• Review and verify all submissions to LCPC and HQCPC; 
• Monitoring of contractor performance and certification of completed work for compliance with contractual terms and payment;
• Advice, remedial actions, or solutions to Project Managers on procurement issues;
• Drafting of Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and/or service contracts and other instruments, when necessary, either through standard or emergency procurement procedures; and
• Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in Procurement. 

• Development and management of the rosters of suppliers;
• Utilization of-sourcing module in accordance with UNOPS Procurement Group’s goals and standards in this area. 

• Facilitate the engagement and provision of high-quality results and services of the team supervised through effective work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development;
• Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

• Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel on Procurement-related topics;
• Contribute to Procurement knowledge networks and communities of practice by providing a collaborative synthesis of lessons learned and dissemination of best practices in human resources management;
• Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize them productively. 

• Advanced Degree or equivalent preferably in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years experience at the international level in Procurement Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced university degree. 
• For those who do not have a degree in Procurement of Supply Chain Management, the Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international Certification is a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of UN/UNDP/UNOPS Procurement Rules and Regulations is a distinct advantage. 

• Two (2) years of graduate-level experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is required.
• Experience in working with a range of stakeholders in developing countries is desirable.

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.

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