Procurement Associate at UNDP

Administer and support implementation of innovative and sustainable procurement strategies and policies that are in alignment with principles of fairness, integrity and transparency to achieve best value for money.

• Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, and strategic priorities through implementation of effective internal controls and proper functioning of UNDP’s client–oriented procurement management system. 
• Elaborate/establish internal procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), map CO procurement business processes, and assist in managing workflows in Procurement Unit in coordination with supervisor.
• Conducts research to provide input to the formulation and implementation of the CO contract strategy that includes tendering processes and evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, legal considerations and payment conditions; and strategic procurement that includes sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, and cost reduction strategies.

Organize procurement processes for CO, projects, and collaborate with other UN Agencies.

• Consolidate procurement plans for the office and projects, and monitor their implementation for the country office and projects.
• Organize procurement processes that include preparation and conduct of RFQ, ITB or RFP, and the receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations. 
• Conduct preliminary review of submissions to internal procurement review committees (CAP, RACP and ACP).
• Prepare Purchase Orders and contracts in and outside e-procurement systems, prepare purchase orders for contracting services, and create vendors and buyer profiles in e-procurement. Implement internal control system that ensures purchase orders are duly prepared, dispatched, and corrected on a timely basis when there are budget check errors or other problems.
• Implement harmonized procurement services and analyze new opportunities for joint procurement for the UN agencies in line with the UN reform.

 Implement a sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools to find best values in marketplace and align purchasing strategy to project and CO goals.

• Develop and update rosters of suppliers.
• Implement supplier selection and evaluation.

Facilitate procurement knowledge building and knowledge sharing in CO, Region and UNDP.

• Organize procurement training for operations and project staff.
• Organize procurement training for vendors on e-procurement modules.
• Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in procurement.
• Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
• Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervises support staff in Procurement Unit

Requirements:

Education

• Secondary education is required 
• A university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or equivalent will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
• CIPS level 3 is highly desirable for this position and candidates holding this level at the time of application will have a distinct advantage. If the desired certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within one year of recruitment. Candidates holding a CIPS certification at any level below at the time of application will have a proportionate advantage.

 Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Minimum of 7 years (with high school diploma) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant progressively responsible administrative experience is required at the national and international level. At least 3 years in managing public sector procurement of goods and services would be an advantage. 
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge web-based management systems such as ERP.
• Experience in organize procurement processes for offices, projects, and collaborate with other organizations.
• Experience in organizing procurement training.
• At least 3 years in managing public sector procurement of goods and services would be an advantage.
• Experience with implementing a sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools to find best values in marketplace and align purchasing strategy to project and CO goals.
• Experience with the  implementation of procurement strategies and policies that are in alignment with principles of fairness, integrity and transparency to achieve best value for money.