Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Services Center Manager, the Procurement Clerk supports procurement services ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Procurement Clerk promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit.

The Procurement Clerk works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and projects staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• Support in the implementation of operational strategies;
• Support to procurement processes;
  
• Implementation of sourcing strategy;
• Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Provides support to the implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies;
• Provision of inputs to preparation of procurement team results-oriented workplans.

Support procurement processes for CO, NIM/DIM projects, UN House and at the request of other Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Support to the implementation of procurement processes including preparation of reports receipt of quotations bids or proposals;
• Assistance in prioritizing procurement requisitions in terms of urgency for appropriate action to be taken by the Procurement Associate/Assistant Service Center Associate. Tracking of all procurement processes up to delivery, acceptance and payment. Follow-up with requesting units on their procurement requisitions, ensuring that all requirements are met;
• Preparation of routine correspondence, faxes, memoranda and reports on procurement in accordance with CO SOP;
• Extracting, inputting, copying and filing data from various sources;
• Compilation of information for preparation of cost-recovery bills for procurement services;
• Prepare Diplomatic Exonerations Letters.

Contributes to the implementation of sourcing strategy focusing on achievement of the following result:

• Keep updated vendors rosters list.

Impact of Results:

The key results have an impact in the execution of the CO procurement services management in terms of quality and accuracy of work completed. Accurate data entry, presentation of information and client-oriented approach enhances UNDP capability in the provision of procurement services.

Competencies

• Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases;
• Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative;
• Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy;
• Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others.

Managing documents, correspondence and reports:

• Creates, edits and presents information (queries, reports, documents) in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using advanced word processing and presentation functions and basic database and spreadsheet software;
• Edits, formats and provides inputs to correspondence, reports, documents and/or presentations using work processing, spreadsheets and databases meeting quality standards and requiring minimal correction;
• Shows sound grasp of grammar, spelling and structure in the required language;
• Ensures correspondence, reports and documents comply with established UN standards;
• Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard.

• Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships;
• Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines;
• Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs;
• Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary education;
• Specialized training in procurement desirable.

Experience:

• 3 years of relevant administrative experience;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.);
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language:

• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Note:

Please note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed P.11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

Only short-listed qualified candidates will receive an acknowledgement.