1. Procurement Policy
The Team Manager (Policy, Training and Knowledge Managemen...
1. Procurement Policy
The Team Manager (Policy, Training and Knowledge Management) is responsible for the review and
development of all procurement policies ensuring that UNOPS adopts best
practices aligned with the environment in which UNOPS carries out its projects.
S/he keeps aware about changes in the profession and in the marketplace to
assure policies are continuously monitored to reflect best practices and
incorporates changes as UNOPS business needs change. Sustainability is a
priority for UNOPS and hence, the promotion and integration of sustainable
procurement is part of UNOPS continuous development of its procurement
framework. Development of new policies will be done after appropriate
benchmarking is undertaken within the UN system and looking for innovative
approaches among international organizations. S/he provides leadership and
advice on the matters of procurement policy and related topics internally as
well as externally to UNOPS.
2. Processes, Tools and Templates
The Team Manager is responsible for the design of all procurement processes to
ensure simplified and streamlined procedures which ensure compliance. This
includes the design of tools, templates, forms, quick guides, graphical
illustrations, case studies and other guidance material. S/he ensures that
processes, tools and templates are available in a user friendly, easily understandable
and implementable manner. S/he actively seeks user feedback to assess usability
of such documents and strives for continuous improvement.
3. Knowledge Management and Learning programme
The Team Manager ensures that policies and processes are supported by a portfolio of
learning, training and other educational activities. S/he oversees and
contributes to the development and delivery of a learning curriculum for UNOPS procurement
practitioners that will lead to credentialing, as well as the corporate
certification programme for procurement practitioners globally. S/he drives the
development and implementation of a broad suite of learning programs, templates
and tools to support the procurement practice – working in harmony with other
subject matter experts to assure the learning program is comprehensive and
current. S/he develops a line of knowledge products, trainings and services to
offer to clients and partners. In collaboration with the Deputy Director, Procurement
Practice, s/he manages the day to day relationships with UNOPS partners (academic
and business) who participate with UNOPS for advancing knowledge in the field
of procurement and supply chain and develop, implement and manage student programs
for procurement learning exchange/educational secondments.
4. Vendor Review
Committee
The Team Manager is also the Secretary of the UNOPS Vendor Review Committee which recommends
vendor sanctions in response to findings related to unethical practices, fraud
and corruption. In this capacity s/he leads the review of cases for the Vendor
Review Committee, presents the findings and makes recommendations guiding the
committee. S/he also manages related documentation and correspondence, develops
and implements business processes and standard operating procedures and manages
vendor sanctions and ensures those are reflected in accordance with the policy.
5. Team management
The Team Manager manages
a team of professionals including two training specialist, a product design and
knowledge management analyst, a policy and training analyst, a graphic
assistant and intern(s). S/he fosters a positive environment of highest
standards and values and enables an environment of trust, transparency,
fairness and diversity. S/he ensures results through effective communication,
motivation and appropriate allocation of available resources. S/he ensures
regular discussions on day-to-day business, performance or any matter of
concern and manages the recruitment of personnel and effective and efficient
succession planning in case of separation of existing staff.
The Team Manager reports to the Deputy Director, Procurement Practice and s/he
may also be asked to take on other related duties as required.