UNON Contracts Management Officer Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNON Kenya looking for “Contracts Management Officer”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 24 March 2023.
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is one of four major United Nations office sites[a] where numerous different UN agencies have a joint presence. Established in 1996, it is the UN’s official headquarters in Africa. The United Nations Office at Nairobi also hosts the global headquarters for two programmes: the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
UNON Contracts Management Officer Jobs 2023
The UNON has published a job vacancy announcement on 25 February 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Contracts Management Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) |
| Position | Contracts Management Officer |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of seven (7) years |
| Application Deadline | 24 March 2023 |
UNON Job Vacancy 2023
Responsibilities:
Under the general oversight and direction of the Senior Programme Management Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the Contract Management required for the planning and execution of the Conference Upgrade project, entailing the renovation and upgrade of the existing conference facilities in Nairobi over an 8 year period.
- Manage all external vendor contracts related work of the Programme Management section.
- Ensure the effective implementation of contracts, set up monitoring systems to ensure effective delivery and implementation.
- Develop and implement operational plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), initiatives and projects relating to contract compliance and management;
- Liaise with senior management and provide recommendations to ensure that contracts are properly developed, awarded and managed;
- Ensure all relevant inputs on budget and acquisition planning;
Qualification:
- Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, architecture, engineering, procurement, commerce, public administration, law or related area 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.
- Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in supply
- chain, project management and logistics support are required.
- Seven (7) years of experience in Procurement of global service contracts, of which 5 years
- firsthand experience on Contract Management is required.
- Experience in managing design and/or construction contracts in the UN system or international organisations is desirable.
- Experience in Contract Performance and Reporting Tool (CPRT) is desirable.
- Experience and knowledge of the UN or similar international organization rules, regulations and working practices pertaining to field missions is desirable.
- 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNON Contracts Management Officer Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 24 March 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unon.org |
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