Procurement Officer-UNOPS

Procurement
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
January 29, 2025
Permanent Full Time
Urgent
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR

Functional Responsibilities

  1. Implementation of operational procurement strategies
  2. Management of procurement processes
  3. Implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools
  4. Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
  5. Team Management

1. Implements key aspects of operational procurement strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Full compliance of assigned procurement activities with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control, proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system.
  • 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.

2. Provides technical support and guidance to procurement processes of the Business Unit, focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • 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, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulation.
  • Preparation of submissions to the Contract and Property Committees (CPCs).
  • 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.

3.  Implementation  of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • 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.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • A first-level university (Bachelor’s) degree, combined with two (2) years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields, is required.
  • An advanced university (Masters’) degree in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields is an asset.
  • Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international certification is a distinct advantage.

Experience

  • At least two (2) years of relevant experience in procurement, with a BA degree, is required.
  • Experience working with a range of stakeholders in developing countries is desirable.
  • Knowledge of UN/UNDP/UNOPS Procurement Rules and Regulations is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Google Suite applications is desirable.

Language

  • Fluency in written, reading and oral English is required.
  • Fluency in the local language (Amharic) is required.
  • Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Contract type, level and duration

  1. Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA)
  2. Contract level: LICA-8 (ICS8)
  3. Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Application period: 28-Jan-2025 to 03-Feb-2025.