1. Implements key aspects of operational procurement strategies focusing on
achievement of the following results:
● Full compliance of assigned
procurement activities with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies;
implementation of the effective internal control, proper design and functioning
of a client-oriented procurement management system.
● Implementation of, or
support to, the different steps of the procurement processes, including
Pre-Purchasing: Strategy and Planning; Requirements Definition; Sourcing;
Purchasing: Solicitation; Management of Submissions; Evaluation; Review and
Award; Post Purchasing: Contract finalization and issuance; Logistics; and
Contract Management.
2. Provides technical support
and guidance to procurement processes
of the Business Unit, focusing on achievement of the following results:
● Timely and duly prepared
elements of procurement plans and monitoring of their implementation.
● Guidelines followed on
embedding sustainability along the procurement process.
● Organization of RFQ, ITB or
RFP, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their evaluation, negotiation of
certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNOPS rules and
regulation.
● Preparation of submissions
to the Contract and Property Committees (CPCs).
● Monitoring of contractor
performance and certification of completed work for compliance with contractual
terms and payment.
● Advice, remedial actions,
or solutions to Project Managers on procurement issues.
● Drafting of Long Term
Agreements (LTAs) and/or service contracts and other instruments, when
necessary, either through standard or emergency procurement procedures.
3. Implementation of sourcing strategy and
e-procurement tools focusing on achievement of the following results:
● Development and management
of the rosters of suppliers.
● Utilization of-sourcing
module in accordance with UNOPS Procurement Group’s goals and standards in this
area.
4. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing
● Organize,
facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel on procurement-related topics.
● Contribute to procurement
knowledge networks and communities of practice by
providing collaborative synthesis of lessons
learnt and dissemination of best practices in human resources management.
● Collect feedback, ideas,
and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize
productively.