Chief, Procurement
Il y a 2 mois
OVERVIEW
**Post Number**: OPS 649
**Grade**: P-5
**Parent Sector**: Sector For Administration and Management (ADM)
**Duty Station**: Paris
**Job Family**: Administration
**Type of contract**: Fixed Term
**Duration of contract**: 2 years, renewable
**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 27-APR-2024
**UNESCO Core Values**: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the overall authority of the ADG/ADM and direct supervision from the Director of the Operations Division, the incumbent will be responsible for the following key functions/core results:
Acts as a Chief, Procurement and Contracting Officer (Chief of Section) for UNESCO procurement and contracting policy and processes i.e. responsible for elaborating policy, guidance, training and technical assistance for all high risk and high value contracts, not only for the procurement of goods, works and services, but also for the implementation of partnership agreements, financing activities contracts and other forms of contractual agreements;
Defines and implements the monitoring framework for high risk and high value contracts, other elements within t contracting portfolio and other key financial processes;
Serves as a center of expertise for the whole UNESCO in the area of procurement & contracting;
Acts as a resource person (ex officio) and advisor to the Contracts Committee;
Contributes to the knowledge sharing and creation of the procurement and contracting community of practice;
Acts as UNESCO representative in related inter-agency networks, working groups and multi-agency businesses seminars.
Long Description
In particular, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following activities:
1. Policy Developments
Develop and implement policies on improved procurement procedures and methods for the efficient conduct of procurement operations; carry out continuous analysis of the working methods and systems, identify problem areas and introduce improvements;
Issues guidelines, recommends policies and basically serve as a Center of expertise for whole UNESCO in the area of procurement & contracting;
Long Description
2. Policy Advice
Contributes to informed decision-making by building capacity for financial management;
Provides specialized advice on procurement and contracting to internal and external colleagues, peers and stakeholders;
Advises peers, colleagues and partners on new developments and best practices and emerging trends in area(s) of assignment;
Manages and coordinates activities related to procurement tools and instruments including UNESCO portfolio of the United Nation's Global Marketplace for vendor registration and procurement notices, procurement portal on UNESCO Internet & Intranet sites and model documents on procurement and contracting;
Represents the organization at high level meetings of international and national experts related to worldwide and national procurement activities including participation in the HLCM procurement network meetings.
Long Description
3. Training, Coaching and Capacity Building
Organize consultations and events and ensure regular contributions and updates to online and knowledge management systems with regard to contracting and procurement policies;
Develop and maintain contracting/procurement training material;
Deliver training to various levels of staff on contracting and procurement;
Uphold the highest standards of integrity and develop systems for detection and prevention of fraud and corruption within the contracting/procurement process including keeping up-to-date the standards of conduct expected from vendors and staff.
4. Quality Assurance & Monitoring of procurement and contracting activities
Organize consultations and events and ensure regular contributions and updates to online and knowledge management systems with regard to contracting and procurement policies;
Develop and maintain contracting/procurement training material;
Deliver training to various levels of staff on contracting and procurement;
Uphold the highest standards of integrity and develop systems for detection and prevention of fraud and corruption within the contracting/procurement process including keeping up-to-date the standards of conduct expected from vendors and staff.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Planning and organizing (C) Leading and empowering others (M) Managing performance (M) Building partnerships (M) Driving and managing change (M) Making quality decisions (M) Strategic thinking (M) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced University degree (Master's or equivalent) in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Project Management, Engineering, Contract/Commercial Law or a related field.
Work Experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional e
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