Background Information - Job-specific
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations,
supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
Project Background:
The ‘Mozambique Northern Crisis Recovery Project’ is based in and around the City of Pemba in Cabo Delgado Province. The project comprises of 4 main components:
Component 1: psychosocial social support and community peace building; and enhancing State-society trust and confidence.
Component 2: provision of agriculture and fisheries inputs, cash for work programs for youth and women and the provision of kits for micro and small business development; and training on entrepreneurship and business management.
Component 3: the restoration of basic services, small works for agriculture production, education and health infrastructure and the construction or rehabilitation of school and health infrastructure and community services and amenities in temporary and relocation sites and host communities.
Component 4: strengthening of technical capacity of government authorities and local governments for conflict management. This component also supports project implementation, financial management, procurement, safeguards, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation.
The project is implemented in collaboration with government authorities and is guided by the various programme guidelines provided by the World bank- as the funding source.
The project team is expected to contain Management staff, Safeguards and Monitoring and Evaluation staff and infrastructure staff and require significant stakeholder and partner coordination and management.
Position Background:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Support Services Manager and the ESAMCO Procurement Manager who report to the Head of Support Services, the Procurement Senior Officer is responsible for effective delivery and implementation of strategic and effective procurement services, for a select group of technically complex goods, services and works, within the specific geographical area and/or project. These services reflect best practices in international public procurement, compliance with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations and procurement policy, rules, regulations and procedure, ensuring appropriate risk management and obtaining the best value for money.
He/she analyzes and interprets the respective rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement.
His/her work is focused in transactional procurement including all steps of the procurement process.
Maintaining the highest degree of personal and professional ethics, the Procurement Senior Officer promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Business Unit.
The Procurement Senior Officer works in close cooperation with the Business Unit and Project Managers and reports to the management on central issues related to procurement activities. S/he supervises and leads procurement personnel to deliver work results, in close cooperation with the leadership team in the given geographical area, UNOPS HQs colleagues and Government officials, to successfully deliver procurement services. Functional Responsibilities
Functions/Key Results Expected:
Education:
Advanced Degree in Procurement Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
A first-level degree with four (4) years of international experience in a related field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international Certification, is a distinct advantage.
Experience:
At least two (2) years experience working with stakeholders in underdeveloped countries, including challenging environments with limited infrastructure is required.
At least two (2) years experience in advising on, implementing policies and procedures to deliver a range of procurement programmes or services is required.
Experience in UN system organizations, preferably in developing and developed countries, is desirable.
Experience in UNOPS Emergency Procurement Procedures Solicitation / Tendering, Contract Management, Evaluation of bids and/or proposals will be an added advantage;
Experience in Procurement Training delivery, Procurement Advisory and Policy Compliance and management skills will be an added advantage;
Experience in Long Term Agreements / Framework Agreements / System Contracts will be an added advantage;
Knowledge of UN/ /UNOPS Procurement Rules and Regulations is a distinct advantage.
Experience in Google Suite applications will be an asset.
Language Requirements:
Excellent command of the English Language (oral and written) is required;
Knowledge of the Portuguese language will be an added advantage.
Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement - IICA
Contract level: IICA 1 / ICS 9
Contract duration: open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance. For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Information
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
This position is based in Pemba, Mozambique which is a non-family duty station.
Terms and Conditions
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.