Background
UNDP is striving to ensure its procurement function and practices are an integral part of UNDP’s competitive advantage as a development partner of choice. This requires placing more attention on strategically integrating procurement at the project design stage, stimulating innovation in specifications and technologies, and adopting more sustainable production and consumption practices that align with UNDPs sustainable development goals. Sustainable procurement means making sure products, services, and purchases are as sustainable as possible with the lowest environmental impact and most positive social results. In implementing UNDP strategic procurement priorities, Country offices will strive to use flexible methods for high-value/low-risk and timely delivery that meet the needs of its clients and key stakeholders.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager the Procurement Clerk supports procurement services in the Country Office ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. S/he promotes a client-focused, quality, and results-oriented approach in the Unit.
The Procurement Clerk works in close collaboration with Operations, Programme and project teams in the Country Office and UNDP HQ and vendors to exchange information and ensure consistent delivery of procurement services.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities 1.) Implement sustainable procurement strategies and policies that are in alignment with principles of fairness, integrity and transparency to achieve best value for money. Example of Duties:
2.) Support procurement processes for CO, projects, and other UN agencies.
Example of Duties:The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
Competencies
Core : Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be found here
Achieve Results
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.Think Innovatively
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.Learn Continuously
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.Adapt with Agility
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible. Act with Determination LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confidentEngage and Partner
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.Enable Diversity and Inclusion
LEVEL 1: Appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discriminationLanguage requirements
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