UNDP Jobs - 79506- National Procurement Expert

National Procurement Expert - Home based, Rakhine State (Thandwe and Sittwe) and Bago Region and Mon State., MYANMAR

Location :

Home based, Rakhine State (Thandwe and Sittwe) and Bago Region and Mon State., MYANMAR

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

04-Jun-2018

Application Deadline :

25-Jun-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

50 working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Up to 30 Nov 2018

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

NDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT NOTICE

2018/PROC/UNDP-MMR/PN/045 (Re-Advertise) Date: June 4, 2018

Country: Myanmar

Description of the assignment National Procurement Expert

Period of assignment: 50 working Days (Upto 31 November 2018)

Duty Station: Home based, Rakhine State (Thandwe and Sittwe) and Bago Region

and Mon State

Type of contract: IC contract (National)

Proposal should be submitted to bids.mm@undp.org no later than 25 June 2018 (17:00).

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to the address or e-mail to moung.kee.aung@undp.org . Procurement Unit will respond in writing or by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants.

Please kindly see more information at : http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=46972

Duties and Responsibilities

Please kindly see more information at

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=46972

Competencies

Please kindly see more information at

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=46972

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Minimum Bachelor preferably Master’s degree in Governance, Public Administration, Public Finance Management, Economics, or Organizational Development.

Work Experience:

At least 10 years’ post degree relevant experience working on public financial management sector, with an emphasis on procurement systems and functions.
At least 2 years previous work experience in advisory or capacity building programmes/projects;
Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
Previous work experience in UNDP or other multi-lateral organizations is desirable.
Knowledge of procurement processes, both international and national;
Understanding of Myanmar administrative structure and culture is a distinct advantage.