Opportunity Information
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United Nations System
Mid Career
On Site
Islamabad
The Role
UNDP Pakistan is hiring a National Personnel Services Agreement (NPSA) Procurement Officer for its Flood Recovery Programme. The post reports to the CO Procurement Specialist, with a matrix reporting line to the FRP Operations Specialist.
•Support projects in developing TORs and specifications, and coach staff on drafting TORs for consultancies, research and technical services •Perform research and market analysis to support specifications for goods and assets to be procured •Review and quality-assure TORs and specifications before procurement is initiated •Ensure compliance of procurement activities with UN/ UNDP rules, regulations and policies •Support preparation and monitoring of project procurement plans •Organise procurement processes including RFQs, ITBs and RFPs, bid evaluation and negotiation of contract conditions •Prepare purchase orders and contracts, and create vendors in Quantum/ UNAll •Review project procurement cases for submission to the CAP and ACP committees •Develop and update supplier rosters and conduct market research through EOIs, pre-qualifications and RFIs •Manage contract performance of vendors and financial instruments such as bid securities and performance guarantees •Conduct risk assessment of complex and high-value procurement actions •Organise training and learning sessions on procurement topics for project and operations staff
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
•Open to internal and external applicants (tiered approach applies as per the vacancy) •Fluency in
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Masters: Business Administration, Public Administration
- Bachelor 16 Years: Business Administration
Master's degree holders need no professional experience; bachelor's degree holders need at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in public sector procurement management with international organisations, donors or NGOs Preferred: Experience in a UN or international organisation in procurement management; knowledge of donor policies, especially EU; experience in a crisis or conflict area
Procurement Management, Contract Management
Preferred: Report Writing, MS Office
Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Attach a personal CV or P11 with at least three recent professional references
- Cover letter of maximum one page
- CIPS level 3 is highly desirable
No application fee
About the Employer
UNDP Pakistan