Job specifics

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic and effective procurement services reflecting international public procurement best practices, compliance with UNOPS procurement policy, rules, regulations and procedures, ensuring appropriate risk management and obtaining the best value for money for the acquisition of goods, services and the contracting of works. 

He/she analyzes and interprets the respective rules and regulations and provides advice and solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement. The role requires deep understanding of procurement policy and processes and the Procurement Specialist should be able to apply them to the appropriate situations.

In addition to responsibility for the deliverables of the work team, the incumbent’s work is focused on strategic relationship building and demand management, mainly referred to aggregation and dealing with complex organizational structures, preparation of business cases and understanding of the supply market, as well as sharing knowledge with projects in order to achieve reductions of costs and savings. Maintaining the highest degree of personal and professional ethics, the Procurement Specialist promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Business Unit.  

The Procurement Specialist works in close collaboration with the programme/project colleagues in the given geographical area and with UNOPS HQ personnel, particularly with the Procurement Group (PG), as well as the Government officials, to successfully deliver procurement services

Responsibilities

• Development and Implementation of  procurement strategies 


• Management of procurement processes


• Implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools


• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing


• Team Management

Education

• Advanced Degree preferably in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.


• A First University degree in combination with a minimum of seven (7) years’ qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.


• For those who do not have a degree in Procurement of Supply  Chain Management, Chartered Insitute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international Certification, is a distinct advantage.


• Knowledge of UN/ /UNOPS Procurement Rules and Regulations is a distinct advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in advising on, implementing policies and procedures to deliver a range of procurement programmes  or services is required. 


• At least 2 years of experience at international level.


• Experience in working with a range of stakeholders in developing and developed countries is an added advantage;


• One (1) year of experience in personnel supervisory experiencet is required;


• Experience in UNOPS EPP Solicitation / Tendering, contract Management, Evaluation of bids and/or proposals will be an added advantage;


• Experience in Procurement training delivery, Procurement  advisory and Policy Compliance and management skills will be an added advantage;


• Experience in Long Term Agreements / Framework Agreements / System Contracts will be an added advantage;


• Knowledge of UN/ /UNOPS Procurement Rules and Regulations is a distinct advantage.


• Experience in Google Suite applications will be an asset.

Language requirements; 

• For this job opening, fluency in English (write, read, speak) is required; 


• Knowledge of another UN official language is des