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Opportunity description: Ensure the smooth running of procurement operations by providing reliable contract, process and stakeholder support, advice and services. Purpose of the post
Senior Procurement Associate provides efficient and timely procurement and contract administration support services to the various programs managed by her office. This role promotes a quality, client and results-based approach to ensuring compliance with UNOPS procurement rules, regulations, policies and strategies, while working and liaising with other procurement staff and various other stakeholders, including programme support officers, senior technical advisors, portfolio managers and portfolio assistants. In the performance of his duties, the Senior Procurement Assistant works with a minimum of supervision. Support for procurement transactions Implement approved measures to integrate sustainable development into the procurement process. Ensure that files submitted to Contracts and Assets Committees (CCB) are complete. Ensure the completeness of documentation for the preparation/processing of purchase orders (POs), contracts, long-term agreements (LTAs) or their modifications. Conduct regular market research to determine sources of supply using the United Nations global market and other relevant external sources.
Establish, improve or maintain the database of local suppliers, ensuring regular updating of information databases and supply files and records. Generate status reports, as needed. Ensure the availability of all supporting documents for audit and review purposes. Supply planning, purchasing requests and sourcing Collaborate with staff and project managers in the preparation of their procurement and attribution plans. Maintain and update procurement tracking processes for projects and provide feedback on purchase orders to the requesting office. Provide requesting entities with proposals on how to provide goods, works and services, including procurement timelines for each step. Verify that the applications are complete.
Prepare appropriate and complete specifications for equipment and materials, job profiles and work statements (SoW) as input for RFPs, RFQs and ITBs, ensuring approval/approval of the relevant approval units. Provide regular liaison with suppliers and recipients until the secure delivery of goods. Track the progress of the process and liaise with suppliers throughout the procurement cycle. Investigate, resolve and share progress reports on procurement issues. Provide oral or written answers to questions from projects, customers, companies, etc. regarding procurement-related issues. Develop monthly reports on procurement issues. Liaise with the logistics unit or projects upon receipt of goods, equipment and services to obtain appropriate delivery reports, acceptance and inspection reports (RIRs) or relevant certificates while ensuring that an appropriate inventory is carried out.
Support for tenders and bids Establish restricted lists of suitable contractors/suppliers for purchases above the designated amounts, for approval by the designated official. Prepare and publish Expressions of Interest (EOIs), RFQs, ITBs, RFPs or other tender documents as required, ensuring compliance with UNOPS approved templates and seeking legal approval for any necessary adjustments. Work with clients of requesting programs or transactions to review and evaluate bids or proposals received and prepare analyses for less complex contract awards for submission to the Contracts and Assets Committee (CPC) or any other statutory agency. Collaborate with clients of requesting programs or transactions to submit applications to the Headquarters Contracts and Property Committee. Organize CPC (or designated statutory body) meetings as required, circulating documents to be reviewed at least 24 hours in advance. Keep records of CPC or other designated statutory body Administration of contracts Follow up on the signing of contracts by suppliers. Engage funds in the ERP system and obtain signatures for approval. Disseminate contract announcements and assignments. Keep the contract and filing system up to date. Maintain up-to-date databases/lists of the best suppliers, contractors and service providers. Building and sharing knowledge Organize, facilitate or deliver training and learning initiatives on procurement for staff. Make a meaningful contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice by synthesizing lessons learned and disseminating best practices in procurement. Collect and productively use internal feedback, ideas and knowledge about processes and best practices. Candidate profile: Contract Management, Electronic Procurement, Logistics Management, Market Analysis, Procurement, Regulations, Risk Management Education Required High school diploma (or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant experience OR.
A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with 3 years of relevant experience, is required. Desired A globally or nationally recognized professional certification or membership (e.g. CIPS) is desirable. Experience Required Relevant experience is working in procurement or related fields. Experience using collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc.) and web management systems is required. Desired Experience working in multicultural environments or within United Nations system organizations in a developing country is desired. Experience in the field of development or humanitarian aid is desired.
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