Responsibilities

: Supervision and performance management and development of CO Procurement Unit.

The Procurement Specialist will supervise a team of procurement staff and personnel (National and International) in the Country Office.

Provide leadership and support to staff in the Procurement Unit.Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear directions and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands

Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Required Skills and Experience

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business Direction and Strategy-System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Business Management-Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization's programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations.

Procurement & Contract Management: Knowledge of contract management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations.

Procurement & Procurement Management: The ability to acquire goods, services or works from an outside external source.

Procurement & Supplier/Relationship Management: Knowledge of supplier management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or
practical situations.

Data & Data Analysis: Ability to extract, analyse and visualize procurement data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making.

Education:

Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Project Management, Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or related field is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.CIPS level 4 is highly desirable for this position and candidates holding this level at the time of application will have a distinct advantage. If the desired certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within one year of recruitment. Candidates holding a CIPS certification at any level below at the time of application will have a proportionate advantage

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years (with master's degree) or 9 years (with bachelor's degree) of relevant experience at the international level in procurement management is required.Experience managing high volume and complex procurement and supervisory experience are a requirement for this function is required.Experience in UN or International Public Sector Procurement is desirable.Experience managing procurement transactions and reporting through digital ERP systems is an advantage. Proven track record of knowledge of UNDP policies and guidelines is an advantage.Experience of working in crisis country is an advantage.Experience in preparation of reports, contract documentation, and advisory briefs to a range of stakeholders, including internal teams, senior management, vendors, and partners is strongly desirable.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required.Experience in mainstreaming Gender Equality into procurement activities is an asset.

Language requirements:

Fluency in written, oral, and spoken English is required.Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

UNDP participates in the Scheme for the disclosure of safeguarding-related misconduct in recruitment processes within the humanitarian and development sector (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme). In line with this Scheme, UNDP will contact previous employers of job applicants to request information about any investigations or findings of misconduct concerning allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment (sexual misconduct) against the applicant, during or after their employment. By submitting a job application, the applicant confirms to have understood and consented to UNDP contacting the applicant's prior employers to request any such information on sexual misconduct concerning the applicant during UNDP's recruitment process.

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Scam alert

UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.

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