Posting Title: PROCUREMENT OFFICER, P4 (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title: PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Department/Office: United Nations Support Office in Somalia
Duty Station: MOGADISHU
Posting Period: 17 August 2022 – 01 September 2022
Job Opening Number: 22-Procurement-UNSOS-188483-J-Mogadishu (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organisational Setting and ReportingUnder the overall supervision of the Chief Procurement Officer, the Procurement Officer will be responsible but not limited to the procurement related activities within UNSOS/UNSOM and is based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority, the Procurement Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Competencies
EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job – Specific QualificationProfessional certification in supply chain such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS level 4) or equivalent is required.
Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, contract administration or logistics and supply chain management or related area is required.
A minimum of three years of experience in conducting international tender exercises is desirable.
Experience in public sector procurement or related administrative processes and procedures is desirable.
Experience in the use of procurement modules in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable.
Experience working in procurement process and procedures in support of a field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping operations, special political missions, agencies funds and programmes), or other similar international organization is desirable.
Experience supervising a team is desirable.
Experience in developing strategy for category management is desirable.
LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special NoticeThe United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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