Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Summary of key responsibilities:
- In infrastructure projects, ensure the implementation of acquisition strategies
- Support in planning and procurement systems for infrastructure projects
- Support procurement processes and implementation strategies of the project
- Support in bidding and awarding processes of the project
- Provide efficient support to contract administration
- Support the review and preparation of studies and/or execution of the projects
- Provide support for knowledge building and knowledge sharing
You may find more information at https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=20707
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Procurement or related sciences is required.
- Master’s Degree in Engineering, Procurement or related sciences will be considered an asset and may substitute some years of experience.
- Professional certification and / or postgraduate studies in procurement is an asset.
- Certification in procurement (example CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain) is a valued asset.
Experience:
- Experience of seven (7) years (or 5 with a Master degree) in vertical infrastructure procurement processes, in the public sector and/or international organizations.
- Experience in rule of law infrastructure is an asset.
- Experience in FIDIC contracts is an asset.
- Experience in development and / or supervision of infrastructure projects is an asset.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
- Knowledge of Dutch / Papiamento is an asset.