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Position Title: Contracts Specialist, P-4, Copenhagen, Denmark
Vacancy No: E-VN-2014-000499
Duty Station: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark
Region: HQ ONY
Job Level: P-4
Position#: 00065666
Application Close: 17-Mar-14
Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)
Background Information:
For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and
territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The
world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports
child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education
for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence,
exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary
contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the Chief,
Health Technology Centre, the incumbent will be responsible for
planning, development and implementation of procurement of essential supplies
for Malaria Prevention (mosquito nets,
insecticides) including contract management, worldwide market research and
end-to-end procurement planning in order to achieve the most cost-effective
means of procurement. Responsible for overall coordinating and support for
planning and forecasting processes in the Centre
Key Expected Results
1. Manages procurement of materials; including proposing method of
purchase- LTA`s, Regional Procurement, Direct Order, etc.
2. Ensures all procurement activities are in compliance with the UNICEF
Financial Rules and Regulations, SD Manual, and all other applicable
procurement procedures.
3. Provides advice /guidance to requisitioning CO/RO and implanting
partners on contractual conditions and
supplier appraisals for purchasing of products/services.
4. Coordinates forecasting and planning in the Health Technology Centre.
5. Works with countries and donors to establish and monitor the forecast.
6. Involved in complex negotiations and resolving sensitive matters.
7. Undertakes consultant or audit missions to field offices as requested.
8. Prepares and negotiates Memorandums of Understanding and obtains
approvals.
9. Reviews material specifications and requirements, in collaboration with
WHO, to ensure completeness and appropriateness.
10. In partnership with Quality Assurance and technical specialists,
evaluates suppliers with respect to delivery performance, product
acceptability, and commercial acceptability.
11. Performs as a liaison in communicating with other centres regarding
implementation of procurement cycle.
12. Establish work plans and priorities, monitors achievements and
evaluates performance of support staff.
13. Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
- Advanced University degree in business administration, commerce or law or
technical field required.*
- Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible relevant work
experience including at least three at the international level. Experience in
commercial activities with the public or private sector in developing and
industrialized countries. Experience with worldwide procurement, contract
negotiations and administration, combined with broader economic
knowledge.
- Fluency in English and another UN language will be an advantage.
*A first level university degree (Bachelor) in a relevant technical field
as identified above, in conjunction with 10 years of relevant experience may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
- Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations.
- Ability to conceptualize, and clearly and concisely express ideas in
written and oral form.
- Excellent analytical skill and negotiating skills.
- Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
- Proven ability to plan, manage and monitor the effective use of financial
and material resources.
- Ability to establish harmonious work-relationships with colleagues in an
international and multicultural environment.
- Ability to supervise and direct a team of support staff.
- Good knowledge of computer applications.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and
encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious
and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to
become a part of our organisation.
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and interested in discussing this engagement in more
detail,
please submit your resume in confidence to the website on the link below:
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