Purpose: Effective delivery of procurement and administrative services, consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
Context: The Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific (RBAP) of UNDP concentrates its efforts on developing the region’s capacity to promote and accelerate action on its progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In so doing, it implements the UNDP Strategic Plan in Asia and the Pacific and delivers on UNDP’s partnerships within the region and with development actors in the region. The Bangkok Regional Hub (BRH) of RBAP is the presence which supports the work of the 25 offices in the region.
The Transactional Services Team (TST) of BRH is a provider of a variety of time-sensitive operational services to clients of the Hub, the UNDP Thailand Country Office [CO] and other agencies which UNDP supports in Thailand.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Manager TST, the Procurement and Administration Analyst provides leadership in execution of procurement and administrative services in ensuring their effectiveness, transparency and integrity. S/he promotes a client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach in the Unit.
The Procurement and Administration Analyst supervises and leads the Procurement and Administration Unit. S/he works in close collaboration with the advisory and programme/project teams in BRH, the Thailand CO, UNDP HQs and client UN Agencies for resolving complex procurement-related issues and information delivery.
Reporting structure: S/he reports to Manager, TST, BRH; 7 direct reports at present.
1) Ensures elaboration and implementation of operational strategies, through:
2) Manages and guides procurement processes for UNDP clients and at the request of other Agencies through:
3) Ensures provision of efficient administrative, logistics and registry services and supervision of Administrative Services Unit, through:
4) Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Regional Hub through:
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
Delivery
Ability to get things done
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
Technical/Functional
Procurement
The ability to acquire goods, services or works from an outside external source
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
Sourcing
Ability to find, evaluate and engage suppliers of goods and services
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
Operational Efficiency
Ability to identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
Knowledge Management
Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
Team Building
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
Performance Management
Ability to manage organization, department and employee goals
Level 4: Originate (Peer Regarded Lead Expert)
Education:
Experience:
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and Thai is required.
Fluency in English and Thai is required.
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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
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