Procurement Analyst (Roster), Multiple positions

In order to support the growth of its activities, the UNOPS Multi country Office in Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking to create a roster of Procurement Analysts to cover several positions in the future.

Located in Kinshasa, DRC, the UNOPS Multi country Office in Central Africa (UNOPS CDMCO) covers eleven countries, including DRC. The office has developed strong working relations with the international partners, UN agencies including UN Missions and Governments across Central Africa over the years. It provides technical support and capacity building in strategic development areas including infrastructure rehabilitation and development across health, education, public works, governance/public administration sectors; procurement, project management, amongst others.

Maintaining the highest degree of personal and professional ethics, the Procurement Analyst maintains a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Business Unit.

• Advanced Degree (Master's degree) or equivalent preferably in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field is required,

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in combination with two (2) years' experience at the national or international level in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

• Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international Certification is a distinct advantage.

• A minimum of two (2) years’ professional experience in procurement management is required for candidates with a Master's Degree.

• A minimum of four (4) years’ professional experience in procurement management is required for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree.

• Experience in working with a range of stakeholders in developing and developed countries is an asset.

• Some experience in UN system organizations, preferably in a developing country, is desirable.

• Experience in the usage of computers and Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets and Slides) is desirable.

• Experience with management of operations in remote locations is an asset. 

• Experience of Google Suite is desirable.

• Full working knowledge of  French is required.

• Intermediate working knowledge of English is required.

• Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.
  
  

1. Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (I-ICA)

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.