{"id":7690,"date":"2011-01-17T00:57:13","date_gmt":"2011-01-16T23:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=7690"},"modified":"2016-11-21T16:05:29","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T15:05:29","slug":"united-nations-population-fund-nigeria-jobs-procurement-associate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/united-nations-population-fund-nigeria-jobs-procurement-associate.html","title":{"rendered":"United Nations Population Fund Nigeria Jobs: Procurement Associate"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)<\/strong>, the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position in Abuja:<\/p>\n

JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Type of Contract: FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT (FTA)
\nPost level: ICS 06
\nDuty Post: Abuja
\nDuration: One (1) Year (renewable but subject to satisfactory performance)<\/p>\n

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong>
\nThe incumbent reports to and receives guidance and policy support from the Operations Manager
\nwho leads the Nigeria Office that serves the procurement and contracting needs of their
\ngeographical areas and ensuring that procurement and commercial considerations are fully taken
\ninto account in country programmes. S\/he coordinates procurement activities and processes in
\naccordance with the organization\u2019s mandate, financial rules and regulation and procurement
\nprocedures of the UNPFA. The contracting activities encompass procurement, contracting, and
\ncontract management of institutional goods and services suppliers for UNFPA\u2019s programs and for
\nexternal clients, which include, Developing Country Governments, donors, NGOs, and other UN
\norganizations as well as internal customers.<\/p>\n

A. Contract Management<\/strong>
\n-Assist the Office Manger, contracts in the management of long-term agreements in
\naccordance with UNFPA rules and regulation, procedures, including:
\n-Review accuracy and completeness of specifications for good\/services to be contracted;
\n-Undertake market research to include all potential good\/services providers;
\n-Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations and Invitation to Bids;
\n-Evaluate quotations\/offers and recommend suppliers as appropriate;
\n-Prepare submission\/recommendation to the CAP and CRC if applicable;
\n– Develop and draft contracts for clearance by Programme Specialists \/ Operations
\nManager and obtain approval from the Representative;
\n-Support in the issuing of contracts;
\n-Follow up on performance (details below);
\n-Maintain an accurate and updated list of all UNFPA long-term agreements with dates of
\nrenewals.
\nLiaise with internal customers and suppliers; Investigate and follow up on any contractual
\nrelated problem\/inquiry to ensure suppliers\u2019 adequate performance and customers\u2019
\nsatisfaction.
\nMonitor the performance of LTA suppliers in reference to established Key Performance
\nIndicators. Provide prompt responses to follow up on any query submitted by other UNFPA
\ndepartments and\/or clients whether directly involved or not.<\/p>\n

B. Supplier Management<\/strong>
\nUndertake market research in order to evaluate potential new suppliers. Update new
\nsuppliers in the Field Office list of \u201cApproved suppliers\u201d. Advice new suppliers as to
\nregistration requirements and procedures. Register new suppliers in the ERP system.
\nKeep abreast of market trends and developments in purchasing related field. Maintain an
\naccurate and active supplier database in support of UNFPA procurement requirements.
\nLiaise with other United Nations agencies to obtain information of existing Long Term
\nAgreements and contracts to be able to utilize them in reference to UNFPA requirements.
\nCoordinate and administer the flow of vendor information in the ERP system and the United
\nNations Global Market Place (UNGM), including evaluation of supplier registrations in
\naccordance with established criteria.<\/p>\n

C. Procurement Tools Management <\/strong>
\nCoordinate and administer the information flow related to products and services available
\nthrough Long Term Agreement, including prices, terms and conditions, validity of contracts
\nand technical as well as logistical information in electronic form that may be available in the
\noffice or for other relevant parties as required.
\nMonitor and maintain the UNFPA Nigeria internet site, making sure all information is up to
\ndate. Liaise and coordinate with corresponding responsible branches in DMS in reference
\nto technical developments and enhancements to provide informative and accurate content.
\nUndertake other tasks and duties as required.<\/p>\n

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES<\/strong>
\nCore competencies <\/strong>
\n\u0083 Valuing diversity
\n\u0083 Performance management
\n\u0083 Developing people\/fostering innovation and empowerment
\n\u0083 Working in Teams
\n\u0083 Communicating information and ideas\/knowledge sharing
\n\u0083 Integrity\/commitment to mandate
\n\u0083 Appropriate and transparent decision making
\n\u0083 Results orientation and commitment to excellence
\n\u0083 Self-management\/emotional intelligence and conflict management\/negotiating and
\nresolving disagreements<\/p>\n

Functional Competencies<\/strong>
\n\u0083 Business Acumen
\n\u0083 Implementing management systems
\n\u0083 Innovation and marketing of new approaches
\n\u0083 Client orientation
\n\u0083 Organizational awareness
\n\u0083 Job knowledge\/technical expertise<\/p>\n

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE<\/strong>
\nThe ideal candidate should
\n\u2022 Be a Nigerian national (Male or Female).
\n\u2022 Possess University degree in Business Administration and\/or speciality in Procurement
\nand logistics or related field preferred.
\n\u0083 Possess a minimum of 8 years of related work experience preferably in an international,
\ncustomer focused organization
\n\u0083 Have knowledge of reproductive health related commodities and medical terminology an
\nasset
\n\u0083 Have knowledge of legal and operational aspects of contract management useful
\n\u0083 Have experience in international procurement and logistics management is desirable
\n\u0083 Have the ability to analyze and utilize complicated data
\n\u0083 Have an excellent organizational and time management skills
\n\u0083 Have the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with customers,
\nsuppliers and colleagues
\n\u0083 Have the ability to perform well under pressure and flexibility in handling unexpected work
\nassignments as and when necessary
\n\u0083 Be service minded and have the ability to work in team
\n\u0083 Possess good writing and communication skills.
\n\u0083 Have good working knowledge of MS Office applications<\/p>\n

METHOD OF APPLICATION <\/strong>
\nAll applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of
\napplication and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), attached as one file in MS WORD format only.
\nApplications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and
\nforwarded to e-mail addresses \u2013\u00a0vacancypdu.ng@unfpa.org<\/strong> latest by\u00a027 January, 2011<\/strong> and
\nclearly marked \u201cProcurement Associate \u2013 ICS 06\u201d
\nPlease note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further
\ninterest. Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified
\nwomen are encouraged to apply.
\n*UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing
\ndate.
\nUNFPA \u2013 Because everyone counts
\nKINDLY NOTE THAT ONLY APPLICATIONS SENT BY E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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