UNSOS Procurement Officer Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNSOS Kenya looking for “Procurement Officer”. Applicants with a High school diploma may apply on or before 30 January 2023.
The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), formerly known as the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), was established in 2009 by Security Council Resolution 1863, to provide logistics support to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The current mandate of UNSOS is provided in the UN Security Council Resolution 2568 of 12 March 2021.
UNSOS Procurement Officer Jobs 2023
The UNSOS has published a job vacancy announcement on 16 January 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Procurement Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) |
| Position | Procurement Officer |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | High school diploma |
| Experience Required | A minimum of ten (10) years |
| Application Deadline | 30 January 2023 |
UNSOS Job Vacancy 2023
Responsibilities:
Within limits of delegated authority, the Procurement Officer FS-6 will be responsible for the following duties:
- 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 distribution of invitations to tender 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 contracts and newly planned ones.
- Participates in negotiations with senior supplier representatives; signs procurement orders up to the authorized limit, and, in cases where the amount exceeds authorized signature authority, prepares submissions to the Contracts Committee for review and subsequent approval by the authorized official.
- Conducts market research to keep abreast of market developments; researches and analyses 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.
- Oversees adherence to contractual agreements, recommends
- amendments and extensions of contracts, and advises concerned parties on contractual rights and obligations.
- Prepares a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, guidelines, instructions, etc.
- Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff.
Qualification:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. A technical or vocational certificate in business or public administration, commerce, engineering, law, or related fields is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, contract administration or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant work experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first level university degree.
- A minimum of three (3) 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.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNSOS Procurement Officer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 30 January 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | unsos.unmissions.org |
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