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Procurement officer
Job Summary
Plans, develops and manages all procurement and contractual aspects of projects of significant complexity related to worldwide procurement .
Job Description
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Procurement Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
•Plans, develops and manages all procurement and contractual aspects of projects of significant complexity related to worldwide procurement of diverse services and commodities (e.g. information technology, electronic equipment and instruments, vehicles, medicines, foodstuffs, building maintenance materials, office supplies,construction,furniture, etc.), 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, incases 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.
• 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 oncontractual rights and obligations.
•Prepares a variety of procurement related documents,contracts,communications, guidelines, instructions, etc.
•Provides guidance to, and may supervise new/junior staff.
Education
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent)
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
How to apply
Please email the following documents to the UNDRR secretariat at:
hr@un-drr.org
Cover letter, explaining why you consider yourself qualified and motivated for this particularassignment.
It would be appreciated your stating your full name and the vacancy as the subject in your e-mail of application.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Applicants will be contacted
only if they are under serious consideration.
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).