Background

Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager, the Procurement Assistant ensures execution of transparent and efficient procurement services and processes in the Country Office. The Procurement/Logistics Assistant promotes a client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach in the Unit.

The Procurement/Logistics Assistant can supervise clerical and support staff of the Procurement Unit. The Procurement/Logistics Assistant works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the Country Office and UNFPA staff for resolving complex procurement-related issues and information exchange.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures implementation of the operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Full compliance of procurement activities with UNFPA rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control;
  • Country Office Procurement business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Procurement and Logistics in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.

Organizes procurement processes for the Country Office, NEX/DEX projects and at the request of other Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Preparation of procurement plans for the office and projects and their implementation monitoring;
  • Organization of procurement processes including preparation and conduct of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their evaluation, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations;
  • Preparation of Purchase orders and contracts in and outside Atlas, preparation of Recurring Purchase orders for contracting of services, vendors’ creation in Atlas. Buyers profile in Atlas;
  • Preparation of submissions to the Contract, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP);
  • Implementation of the internal control system which ensures that Purchase orders are duly prepared and dispatched. Timely corrective actions on POs with budget check errors and other problems;
  • Presentation of reports on procurement in the Country Office;
  • Preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for the procurement services provided by UNFPA to other Agencies;
  • Implementation of joint procurement processes for the UN Agencies in line with the UN reform.

Ensures implementation of sourcing strategy focusing on achievement of the following result:

  • Development and update of the rosters of suppliers, implementation of supplier selection and evaluation.

Ensures proper control of Country Office Assets focusing on achievement of the following result:

  • Preparation of inventory reports;
  • Implementation of Inventory and physical verification control in the Country Office and projects.

Ensures organization of logistical services focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Organization of travel including purchase of tickets, DSA calculation, PO preparation; arrangement of shipments;
  • Vehicle maintenance;
  • Conference facilities arrangements;
  • Timely conducted DSA, Travel Agencies, vehicle maintenance, hotel and conference facilities surveys.

 Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Country Office focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on Procurement;
  • Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in Procurement;
  • Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Competencies

Values

  • Exemplifying integrity;
  • Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system;
  • Embracing cultural diversity;
  • Embracing change.

Functional Competencies:

  • Managing the organization’s financial resources;
  • Providing procurement services;
  • Ensuring facilities and assets management.

Core Competencies:

  • Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
  • Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
  • Self-development, initiative-taking;
  • Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
  • Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
  • Creating synergies through self-control;
  • Managing conflict;
  • Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
  • Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
  • Informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Secondary Education with specialized training in procurement;
  • University Degree in Business or Public Administration would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

  • 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience is required at the national or international level;
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), advance knowledge of automated procurement systems, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language:                                                                                    

  • Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

  • Applicants are kindly requested to apply through the link below:  https:\\jobs.undp.org/ by 12 October 2015;
  • Applications received after this date will not be taken into consideration;
  • Applicants will be short-listed on the basis of their qualifications and work experience;
  • Only the short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.

Important: There is no application processing or other fee at any stage of UNFPA application processes.