Thursday, March 13, 2014

Procurement Associate - UNDP

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Operations Manager the Procurement Associate provides leadership in execution of procurement services in CO ensuring their effectiveness, transparency and integrity. The Procurement Associate promotes a client, quality and results- oriented approach in the Unit. The Procurement Associate supervises and leads the support staff of the Procurement Unit. The Procurement Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex procurement-related issues and information delivery.

Education:
    Secondary Education with specialized training in procurement. University Degree in Business or Public Administration would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:
    5 to 7 years of progressively responsible procurement experience is required at the national or international level. Sound knowledge and understanding of UNDP tolls and processes on procurement. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), advance knowledge of automated procurement systems, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Competencies
Corporate Responsibility & teamwork:
    Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of UNDP
    Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time
    Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others
    Responds flexibly & positively to change through active involvement

People Skills:
    Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests, and concerns of others
    Sets clear performance goals and standards; executes responsibilities accordingly

Partnering & Networking:
    Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside UNDP

Results-Orientation:
    Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals;

Innovation & Judgment:
    Contributes creative, practical ideas and approaches to deal with challenging situations
    Strives for quality client-centered services (internal/external)

Application Deadline :    25-Mar-14

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