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Under its new Country Programme (2023-2027), UNDP’s work in Nepal focuses on developing the capacity of government agencies (federal, provincial, and municipal level), civil society and community groups to jointly pursue development activities to foster sustainable and inclusive economic transformation, enhance people’s participation and inclusion in governance in the context of federalism, and protect and promote biodiversity with nature based solutions, energy transitions, environmental sustainability and resilience to climate change and natural hazards. During the past programme cycle, Nepal has undergone profound changes on account not only of the transition from a unitary to federal system but also of the Covid Pandemic, which has impacted lives, livelihoods, health systems, and has at times slowed down or reversed hard gained development progress. At the same time, the overall trend of Nepal’s GNI has been one of growth, with graduation from LDC status planned for 2026.
Against this backdrop, the new Country Programme 2023-2027 is a strategic opportunity for UNDP Nepal to strategically reposition its contributions in support of the Sustainable Development Goals – with a focus on integrated solutions- and expand its collaboration with national and international development partners including the UN system. Delivering UNDP’s country programme, in line with the signature solutions and enablers identified in UNDP’s global Strategic Plan 2022-2025, the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and the Agenda 2030 will require the development of new partnerships.
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 Procurement Associate, the Procurement Assistant provides procurement services ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. S/he promotes a client-focused, quality, and results-oriented approach in the Unit.
The Procurement Assistant works in close collaboration with Operations, Programme and project teams in the Country Office and UNDP HQ and with 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 Responsibilities4. Support procurement knowledge building and knowledge sharing in CO.
Participate in procurement training for operations and project staff. Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Show learning attitude for the ERP used by UNDP and work in a problem solving approach.5. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Sensitivity
The incumbent will ensure that Gender and Social inclusion perspective in ensured while undertaking any procurement activity. Promote work life balance, prevention of sexual harassment and abuse of authority, ensure gender equality and respect for diversity.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
CompetenciesAchieve 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:
LEVEL1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Business Direction and Strategy - Negotiation and Influence Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue,negotiate mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and create ‘win-win’ situationsProcurement
The ability to acquire goods, services or works from an outside external sourceProcurement - Sourcing
Ability to find, evaluate and engage suppliers of goods and servicesProcurement Supplier Relationship Management
Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and resultsProcurement - Data Analysis
Knowledge of evaluating businesses, projects, budgets, and other finance related transactions to determine their performance and suitability.Procurement - Financial Analysis
Knowledge of evaluating businesses, projects, budgets, and other finance related transactions to determine their performance and suitability2023 Agenda: People - Gender and Social Inclusion
Gender and Social Inclusion MainstreamingLanguage:
Fluency in (written and spoken) of English and Nepali is required. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.