United Nations Development Programme
Experience: Atleast 7 years
Skill Required: Administration
Apply By: 08-06-2024
The Procurement Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex procurement-related issues and information delivery.
UNDP is striving to ensure its procurement function and practices are an integral part of UNDP’s competitive advantage as a development partner of choice. This requires placing more attention on strategically integrating procurement at the project design stage, stimulating innovation in specifications and technologies, and adopting more sustainable production and consumption practices that align with UNDPs sustainable development goals. Sustainable procurement means making sure products, services, and purchases are as sustainable as possible with the lowest environmental impact and most positive social results. In implementing UNDP strategic procurement priorities, Country offices will strive to use flexible methods for high-value/low-risk and timely delivery that meet the needs of its clients and key stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Associate provides leadership in execution of procurement services in CO ensuring their effectiveness, transparency, and integrity. The Procurement Associate supervises and leads the support staff of the CO Procurement Unit. S/he promotes a client-focused, quality, and results-oriented approach in the Unit.
Organize procurement processes for CO, projects, and collaborate with other UN Agencies:
Implement a sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools to find best values in marketplace and align purchasing strategy to project and CO goals:
Facilitate procurement knowledge building and knowledge sharing in CO, Region and UNDP:
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