United Nations Development Programme UNDP Jobs Procurement Officer

United Nations Development Programme UNDP Jobs Procurement Officer

Organization: United Nations Development Programme UNDP

Position: Procurement Officer

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business or Public Administration or related field is required OR,
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
CIPS level 3 is highly desirable for this position and candidates holding this level at the time of application will have a distinct advantage. If the desired certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within one year of recruitment. Candidates holding a CIPS certification at any level below at the of application will have a proportionate advantage.

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years (with master´s degree) or four (4) years (with bachelor´s degree) of relevant professional experience in procurement at the national or international level with international organizations, donors, NGOs.
Excellent report writing and analytical skills are required
Experience in a UN or international organization in completing procurement management is required
Knowledge of UN system & online web-based systems is re-quired.
Experience of working in a diverse multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment is required.
Knowledge of donor policies, processes and reporting requirements, especially with Donor Agencies is an asset.
Strong knowledge of international and national legal frameworks regarding procurements will be an asset.
Experience in strengthening demand and supply sides of the justice sector is an asset.
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 is desired.
Demonstrated experience of procurement processes, market re-search, Qualification assessment of Bids, checking value for money, Quality assurance and Risk Mitigation is desired
Progressively responsible procurement experience of working with international development sector organizations in similar capacity is desired