Contract Management Officer Job at UN

Job Title: Contract Management Officer, P-3
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 Sep 2010
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 12 Aug 2010
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Field Missions Administered by DPKO
DUTY STATION: Multiple D/S
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 10-LOG-PMSS-424746-R-MULTIPLE D/S

Competencies
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be assessed against the following competencies:- Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge in the field of contract and project management, including knowledge of quality assurance and complex supply/distribution contracts; Practical knowledge of management of supply and service contracts in a field/decentralized operation; demonstrated fiscal awareness and responsibility and the ability to ensure adherence to the UN financial rules and regulations; ability to develop, maintain and supervise management control systems; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations; Planning and Organizing – Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise the work of others, work to tight deadlines, juggle competing demands, handle multiple concurrent activities and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines. Communication - Excellent communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations to staff at all levels, both orally and in writing, and prepare a variety of written documents, contracts, reports, etc. in a clear, concise style; Judgement/Decision-Making - Proven ability to grasp complex concepts; strong analytical skills; ability to apply technical expertise, independent judgment and discretion to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues; Client Orientation – ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients; ability to identify clients' needs and match them to appropriate solutions; strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence others to reach agreement.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Commerce, Law or related field. A first level university degree in these disciplines and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Additional study or training in law, or a recognised qualification/certification in contract management is desirable.

Work Experience
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in contract management or administration of large scale goods and/or services contracts is required. Experience in managing support services of international peacekeeping or military logistics operations or multinational corporate experience is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the advertised post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is desirable.

How to apply

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.

Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.

To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.

After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.

In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.

UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.

E-mail: staffing@un.org,

Fax: 1-212-963-2800