Analyst for Medical Equipment (Retainer)

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of Project Coordination Officer, the Analyst for Medical Equipment is responsible for the Medical Equipment related services and functions to support UNOPS in managing its operations. The Analyst for Medical Equipment promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations.

Background:

The Urgent Support for the Healthcare System of Ukraine project aims to contribute to the efforts of the Government of Ukraine to enhance capacities for qualitative execution of activities in the area of health and medical care.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordination Officer, the Analyst for Medical Equipment will undertake the following tasks/duties:

• Review technical specifications for medical equipment that is subject of procurement, confirm compliance with the project needs and provide recommendations for improvement if needed.
• Engage with the recipients to clarify technical matters and solicit their opinion on the equipment to be delivered.
• Assess the probabilities for integration of the new equipment into existing medical systems.
• Perform technical evaluation of proposals for the supply of medical equipment.
• Determine compliance of the bids in accordance with the technical requirements detailed in the Solicitation documents.
• Provide highlight reports after each stage of engagement.
• Perform quality assurance upon the delivery of the goods.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), preferably in Health Services, Business Administration, Logistics, Economics, Management or other related discipline is required.

Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in the evaluation and technical assistance in preparation of tender documentation for medical equipment is required.

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2010 and/or newer versions) is required.

Demonstrated experience in the application of international procurement processes for the purchase of medical equipment is required.

Knowledge of the United Nations procurement rules and regulations is desirable.

Fluency in English is required.

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1. Contract type INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (ICA)
2. Contract level : International ICA Specialist 1 / LOCAL SPECIALIST LEVEL 8: 

   *Local qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If the successful candidate is a Ukrainian national, s/he will be offered the position at LICA-8, the local equivalent of the IICA 1 level’

   
   
   
3. Contract duration: Retainer contract – home based. Up to 20 working days up until 29 February 2020.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.