UNOPS recruits 01 Procurement Advisor
Procurement Advisor
Job categories: Procurement
Vacancy code: VA/2019/B5301/17694
Level: ICS-11
Department/office: AFR, CDOH, DR Congo
Duty station: Initially 3 months based in Kinshasa. The contract type will then be converted to daily home-based retainer (s/he will work when and as required) from the 4th month, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: IICA-3
Duration: Initially 3 months based in Kinshasa (Family Duty Station). The contract type will then be converted to daily home-based retainer (s/he will work when and as required) from the 4th month
Dealine : 08-May-2019
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Background Information – Job-specific
The CDOH portfolio has grown significantly in the past couple of years, mainly with the signature of large WB funded infrastructure projects, and transactional procurement projects across the 11 countries.
Under the direct operational supervision of the CDOH Head of Support Services (HoSS), the Procurement Advisor will provide procurement advice on various matters in support of the activities pertaining to programme support and/or project implementation by UNOPS in the Central Africa Countries covered by the CDOH. He/she is expected to meet and exceed the Hub’s procurement performance and delivery goals. The position requires sound judgment, diligence and the ability to act in a firm but tactful manner.
The Individual Contractor will be initially engaged on a monthly remuneration basis for 3 months and based in Kinshasa. The contract type will then be converted to daily home-based retainer (s/he will work when and as required) from the 4th month.
Background information – DR Congo
Located in Kinshasa, DRC, the UNOPS Hub in Central Africa (CDOH) covers eleven c…
Functional Responsibilities
Summary of key functions: Development and Implementation of procurement str…
Education
Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain, International Develop…
Experience
Minimum of 7 year of experience in the field of Procurement and Supply Chain…
Languages
Full working knowledge of French and English is essential.
Certifications
Certificate in Procurement – CIPS (certificate in Purchasing and Suppl…
Competencies
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex…
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: International Individual Contract IICA Contract level:IICA3 …
Additional Considerations
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time Applications …
Background Information – UNOPS
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful imp…