UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, an Education
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life - in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions - her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens - addressing inequity - not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
How can you make a difference?
This position is targeted at experienced procurement professionals that combine strong project management skills, a solid understanding of United Nations procurement policies and procedures and experience in both service contracting and delivering the digitalization of supply chain activities
The Contracting Officer will work across two units in the Contracting Centre. The Contracts Officer will work on various activities in the Policy and Procedures Unit (PPU) under the direct supervision of the Contracts Specialist (PPU) and on further activities in the Project Support Unit (PSU) under the direct supervision of the Contracts Manager (PSU).
The key focus in PPU will be the coordination and implementation of two optimization activities:
Research and development of options for a wider, joined-up, digitalization of UNICEF's supply chain activities; Ongoing development and roll-out of an e-tendering platform to selected UNICEF offices globally.The key focus in PSU will be the following two optimization activities:
Support to the cross functional project team for the execution of SAP/VISION improvements for service contracting processes. Support the service contracting process, including the development of policy and guidance for Country Offices.as part of the service strategy.You will be accountable for:
Under the supervision of the Contracts Specialist (PPU), the successful candidate will lead PPU's input to the following projects/activities:
Ongoing development and roll-out of an e-tendering platform to selected UNICEF offices globally; Research and develop options for a wider, joined-up, digitalization of UNICEF's supply chain activities; including input to impact measures Support the ongoing implementation of an e-signature solution for procurement documentation (and potential wider scale-up) at Supply Division; Any other duties or assignments as requested by the Contracts Specialist (PPU).Under the supervision of the Contracts Manager (PSU), the successful candidate will input to the following projects/activities:
Support the cross functional project team for the execution of SAP/VISION improvements for service contracting processes; Support the service contracting process, in particular support to policy and guidance development for Country Offices. Any other duties or assignments as requested by the Contracts Manager (PSU).In delivering the above activities/projects the Contracts Officer will be responsible for:
Developing and maintaining detailed project documentation including project plans, issues logs and risks registers Technical and policy support to end users - both internal and external Reporting on and estimating benefits (time and cost) delivered by the optimization projects Coordinating and monitoring any technical system testing (especially relevant to SAP/VISION improvements) Creation of any training, guidance and communication documentation Writing, as required, scoping/options papers and presentations to summarize research and recommendationsTo qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...
Education
A Completed 1st University Degree (Bachelor's Degree) in business administration, commerce or law or technical field is required.Work Experience
Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience, preferably at the international level is required. Experience with worldwide procurement, contract negotiations and administration, combined with broader economic knowledge is required. Good knowledge of computer applications, with advanced Excel skills is required. Experience of contracting process for services Experience in supporting training design and implementation Project management experience Experience in delivering the digitalization of supply chain activities i.e. implementing IT solutions for the supply chainLanguages
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are;
Planning and Organizing (level 2) Applying Technical Expertise (level 1) Relating and Networking (level 1) Persuading and Influencing (level 1)View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
This vacancy is archived.