Procurement Senior Officer

UNOPS Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office is recruiting for this position: Procurement Senior Officer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Procurement Senior Officer is responsible for effective delivery and implementation of strategic and effective procurement services, for a select group of technically complex goods, services and works, within the specific geographical area and/or project.  These services reflect best practices in international public procurement, compliance with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations and procurement policy, rules, regulations and procedure, ensuring appropriate risk management and obtaining the best value for money.

The incumbent analyzes and interprets the respective rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement. The work is focused in transactional procurement including all steps of the procurement process. Maintaining the highest degree of personal and professional ethics, the Procurement Senior Officer  promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Business Unit.

The Procurement Senior Officer works in close collaboration with the Support Services, Program and project teams in the relevant geographical area or business unit, UNOPS HQs colleagues and Government officials, to successfully deliver procurement services.

Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Senior Officer shall perform the following duties including, but not limited to:

1. Implementation of transactional procurement
2. Management of procurement processes
3. Implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools
4. Team Management
5. Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. In close cooperation with the Project Managers, under the guidance of a technical supervisor, and reporting to the management on central issues related to procurement activities, implements operational strategies and manages procurement, contract, and sourcing transactions, actions and processes for goods, services, and works, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) or equivalent in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Management, Business/Public Administration or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in combination with  four (4) years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Management, Business/Public Administration or related field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience at the national or international level in procurement management is required.
• Experience in procuring requirements of significant complexity and value is desirable.
• Experience in  UNOPS procurement work procedure & system. with a range of stakeholders in developing and developed countries is added advantage.
• Experience in procuring high-value requirements(experience in establishing long-term supply contracts would be an advantage).
• Some experience in UN system organizations, preferably in a developing country, is desirable.

Certification:

• CIPS and/or other Procurement Practitioner Certification would be considered a significant asset.

Skills

• Contract management two (2) years is required.
• Negotiation skill two (2) years is required.
• Relationship management skills is an asset.
• Experience/knowledge of Google Suite products, especially google forms, sheets, docs and slides is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in writing, reading and oral English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.