Procurement Associate Job Vacancy at UNDP in Uganda

Job Title: PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE (OPEN TO UGANDAN NATIONALS ONL)
Location :     Kampala, UGANDA
Application Deadline :    01-Mar-13
Type of Contract :    FTA Local
Post Level :    GS-7
Languages Required :
    English 
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    02-May-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :    1 Year (full time)

Background
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Procurement Analyst/ Head of Procurement Unit, the Procurement Associate provides leadership in execution of procurement services in CO ensuring their effectiveness, transparency and integrity. The Procurement Associate promotes a client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach in the 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.

Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures administration and implementation of the operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

    Full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control, proper functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system.
    CO Procurement business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Procurement and Logistics, control of the workflows in the Procurement Unit.
    Elaboration of proposals and implementation of cost saving and reduction strategies in consultation with office management.
    Provision of researched information for formulation and implementation of contract strategy and strategic procurement in the CO including tendering processes and evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, legal considerations and payment conditions, sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, e-procurement introduction.

Organizes procurement processes for CO, NIM/DIM projects and at the request of other Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:

     Preparation of procurement plans for the office and projects and their implementation monitoring.
    Organization of procurement processes including preparation and conduct of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their evaluation, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations.
    Preparation of Purchase orders and contracts in and outside Atlas, preparation of Recurring Purchase orders for contracting of services, vendors’ creation in Atlas. Buyers profile in Atlas.
     Review of procurement processes conducted by projects; submissions to the Contract, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP).
    Implementation of the internal control system which ensures that Purchase orders are duly prepared and dispatched. Timely corrective actions on POs with budget check errors and other problems.
    Presentation of researched information on procurement in the CO.
    Preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for the procurement services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
    Organization of joint procurement processes for the UN Agencies in line with the UN reform.

Ensures implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools focusing on achievement of the following results:

     Development and update of the rosters of suppliers, implementation of supplier selection and evaluation.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

    Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on Procurement.
    Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in Procurement.
    Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Competencies
Building Strategic Partnerships

    Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

    Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
    Documents innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

    Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
    Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
    Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates same in own work
    Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
    Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

    Documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system
    Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions

Design and Implementation of Management Systems

    Uses information/databases/other management systems
    Provides inputs to the development of simple system components
    Makes recommendations related to work procedures and implementation of management systems

Client Orientation

    Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
    Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
    Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
    Responds to client needs promptly

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

     Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
    Prepares timely inputs to reports

Core Competencies:

     Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
     Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
    Self-development, initiative-taking
    Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
    Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
    Creating synergies through self-control
    Managing conflict
    Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

    Secondary Education with specialized training in procurement. University Degree in Business or Public Administration would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
    Certificate or diploma in procurement and/or supply chain from a renowned institution (e.g. CIPS, ISM, etc) would be advantageous.

Experience:

    7 years of progressively responsible administrative experience is required at the national or international level
    Experience with United Nations/UNDP or international agencies would be advantageous.
    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.

Language Requirements:

    Fluency in English

COA: Fund:11300m Donor: 00012, Dept: 38013, Project: 00027131, Implementing Agent: 001981
UNDP is an equal opportunity Employer. Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.



How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=35651

Deadline: 1st March 2013