UNOPS Administration Officer Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNOPS Kenya looking for “Administration Officer”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 23rd Jan 2022.
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners around the world. The organization’s global headquarters is located on the UN City campus in Copenhagen, Denmark.
UNOPS Administration Officer Jobs 2021
The UNOPS has published a job vacancy announcement on 29th Dec 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Administration Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office for Project Services |
| Position | Administration Officer |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 23rd Jan 2022 |
UNOPS Job Vacancy 2021
Job Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Administrative Officer may be responsible for the following duties:
- Plans, develops and manages all procurement and contractual aspects of requests from the United Nations Environment Programme, taking into account service provision arrangements and other conditions.
- Advises requisitioning units and recipient entities on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stage of the procurement cycle.
- Prepares/oversees preparation and possible distribution of solicitation packages and manages/conducts all aspects of bid/proposal evaluations.
- Formulates strategies and designs innovative solutions to resolve issues/conflicts for complex procurement projects.
- Establishes and maintains work program and schedule for ongoing service provision contracts and newly planned ones.
- Conducts market research to keep abreast of market developments; researches and analyzes statistical data and market reports on the world commodity situation, production patterns and availability of good and services.
- Identifies new technologies, and products/services, evaluates and recommends potential supply sources and participates in the incorporation of research results into the procurement program.
- Supports the assessment and monitoring framework activities in coordination with the Head of Unit.
- Prepares a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, guidelines, instructions, etc.
- Provides guidance to, and supervises, new/junior staff.
Position in Organization:
- Partner: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Job categories: Administration
- Vacancy code: VA/2021/B5323/22948
- Level: ICS-10
- Department/office: AFR, KEMCO, Kenya
- Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
- Contract type: Fixed Term
- Contract level: P3
- Duration: 12 months – Subject to availability of fund and satisfactory
- Application period: 29-Dec-2021 to 23-Jan-2022
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law or a related field is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of five 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 two consecutive years of experience in conducting international tender exercises to award contracts, during the last five years is desirable.
- Experience in public sector procurement processes and procedures is desirable.
- Experience in the use of procurement information systems such as SAP is desirable.
- Experience in sourcing, cleaning and preparing data, selection and developing visualization/metrics in transportation, procurement, and/or supply chain management that enable easy communication/interpretation by the users is desirable.
How to Apply UNOPS Administration Officer Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=22948#3
The Closing Date: 23rd Jan 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unops.org |
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