Organizational Setting
The Department of Management (MT) provides a ‘platform of services’ that serves as a foundation for the successful delivery of the IAEA’s scientific and technical programmes. Its mission statement is as follows: “MT is a partner and a business enabler that champions change and efficiency, leveraging a common purpose”. Thus, among other support activities, it assists a scientific manager in recruiting the right expert, helps a technical officer coordinate the purchase of radiation equipment, and ensures that all Board documents are translated and distributed on a timely basis to Member States.
The Office of Procurement Services procures goods and services with over 100M Euros per year, a third of which is for delivery to counterparts in Member States, and the remainder is for delivery to the IAEA's Headquarters in Vienna, and its offices and laboratories. The Division procures, among others, specialized construction services, specialized equipment for use in the wide range of areas related to nuclear and radioactive technologies, activities and material, including medical area, as well as various laboratory supplies and analytical instruments.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Procurement Officer is responsible for the procurement of a variety of commercially-available goods and services.
Role
The Procurement Officer is a contracting authority within delegated limits and negotiation authority. Specifically, he/she is: (i) a specialist in the procurement of a specific range of commodities and services; (ii) an agent promoting the principles of best value for money at all stages of the procurement cycle; and an analyst reviewing existing processes and proposing improvements.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Research and analyse the market, demand, stakeholders, and requirements and propose procurement approach.
Initiate and follow through on routine procurement projects.
Prepare simple procurement plans and issue tenders and drafts contracts for goods, equipment and services.
Provide procedural advice to evaluation committee members through the tender process.
Document results in a procurement plan for approval by management and exercise signatory authority for procurements up to Euro 60,000.
Award and manage the contract during the post-award period by monitoring completion timelines and approved contracted budget, ensuring key performance indicators are documented and tracked, and identifying performance issues and bringing them to the attention of supervisor.
Keep abreast of best practices within and outside the UN Common System, and make recommendations for continuous process improvements.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies
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