Job Title:Procurement Officer (UN Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Chief, Global Procurement Support Section
Job Opening ID: 227833
Grade: FS5
About US:
The Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE) was established in July 2010, following the adoption of General Assembly resolution 64/269. The Centre provides efficient, client-oriented and scalable services with the goal of moving transactional, non-location dependent administrative functions to the Centre from its client entities. This includes transactional elements of human resources, finance, multimodal movement and control, personnel and cargo transport and information and communications technology (ICT) support.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Procurement Officer may be responsible for the following duties:
*Plans, develops and manages all procurement and contractual aspects of significant complexity related to worldwide procurement of diverse services and commodities for the United Nations Headquarters, the peace operations and the offices away from Headquarters, taking into account local economic and other conditions.
*Advises requisitioning units and recipient entities on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stage of the procurement cycle.
*Prepares/oversees preparation and distribution of invitations to tender and manages/conducts all aspects of bid/proposal evaluations.
*Formulates strategies and designs innovative solutions to resolve issues/conflicts for complex procurement projects.
*Establishes and maintains work program and schedule for ongoing contracts and newly planned ones.
*Participates in negotiations with senior supplier representatives; signs procurement orders up to the authorized limit, and, in cases where the amount exceeds authorized signature authority, prepares submissions to the Contracts Committee for review and subsequent approval by the authorized official.
*Conducts market research to keep abreast of market developments; researches and analyzes statistical data and market reports on the world commodity situation, production patterns and availability of good and services.
*Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
*Identifies new technologies, and products/services, evaluates and recommends potential supply sources and participates in the incorporation of research results into the procurement program.
*Oversees adherence to contractual agreements, recommends amendments and extensions of contracts, and advises concerned parties on contractual rights and obligations.
*Prepares a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, guidelines, instructions, etc.
*Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
*The applicant for the United Nations Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) Procurement Officer job should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Professional certification in supply chain such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply certification (CIPS level 4) or equivalent is required.
*At least five years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, contract administration or logistics and supply chain management or related area is required.
*A minimum of two consecutive years of experience in conducting international tender exercises to award contracts for procurement of complex goods and services during the last five years is required.
*Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or similar system and/or working with e-tendering systems such as Ariba or similar system is desirable.
*Experience working in procurement process and procedures in support of a field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping operations, special political missions, agencies, funds and programmes), or other similar international organizations is desirable.
*Experience working with business intelligence systems and data analysis is desirable.
Languages: fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Competencies:
Professionalism:
Knowledge of internationally recognized procurement standards and of all phases of international procurement techniques and operations used in contracting for a diverse range of goods and services. Knowledge of contract law and expertise in handling complex contract issues. Knowledge of quantitative methods to measure supplier capacity systems and ability to identify sources of supply, market trends and pricing. Ability to shape and influence agreements with requisitioning units and vendors. Ability to apply technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations should apply online at the link below
https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/227833?language=en
Deadline: 16th February 2024
