Procurement Officer, (NO-2), Maputo, Mozambique #47077 (Fixed Term)

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

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For every child, results

The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022–2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020–2024, the National Development Strategy 2015–2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.

For more information about UNICEF Mozambique’s work please follow this link

You can also access and explore all new UNICEF vacancies via the UNICEF Mozambique website link herein.

How can you make a difference? 

• Supervision of end-to-end procurement and supply chain delivery of a wide range of product/service in support of programme
• implementation.
• Proposes procurement strategies (using category management) and actions on local procurement and offshore.
• Generates periodic supply implementation report, analyses and address bottlenecks while following up with relevant parties
• ensuring timely procurement implementation.
• Review requirements to ensure completeness and correctness, identify priority activities and assigning tasks to relevant team.
• members in consultation with Supply Manager; adjust priorities as required; develops clear goals and resources to complete work on time.
• Manages solicitation and evaluate bid/proposal/quotations to ensure competitiveness, quality and conformity to specified.
• requirements, clarifies offers and negotiates with suppliers as appropriate and submits final outcome to Supply Manager and
• maintain updated monitoring database on progress including shipments, deliveries, claims.
• Participate in the development of an emergency supply & logistics strategy based on risk assessment analysis and Programme
  assumptions.
• Extends support in the development, review and implementation of the annual Supply Plan of the country programme.
• Supports Supply Manager in providing guidance and collaborates with programme and implementing partners proposing best.
  approaches while identifying gaps and needs.

  If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Mozambique__47077_Procurement-Officer_NOB_2022.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Minimum requirements:
• Education: A first university degree (Bachelor’s degree) is required in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply
  Chain Management, Procurement, Contract/Commercial Law, International Development, or related social science field.
• Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in supply, procurement, contracting, administration and/or other directly related technical fields is required.
  • Knowledge of wide range of product group and services is required
  • Strong experience in procurement of goods and contracting of services is required
  • Experience in and understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.

• Desirables:
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Experience in emergency response from a procurement perspective is an advantage.
• Experience in team supervision is an asset
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female and male candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

There will be no relocation package offered for this post. The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own relocation and settlement in the city where the post is based.

There is a salary calculator tool for local staff through this link. Please run simulations for an estimate of monthly and annual salary based on the post’s level and location. When running the simulation, please select Mozambique (NEW) as the Duty Station.

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