Temporary Appointment Contracts Officer, NO-B, for 364 Days, Maputo, Mozambique 58 views0 applications


UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child at all times, focusing on equity and emphasizing the needs of the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. Supply Division’s work continues to be a direct input to development programmes, including delivery of supplies required by programmes working towards the UNICEF SP result areas, and revolves around innovation, influencing markets, supply chain optimization and capacity development.

Procurement centers are responsible for the supply operation, including strategic market intelligence, forecasting, procurement, delivery, innovation and analysis of product groups and procurement strategies. The contracting function leads in expertise on the supply landscape, markets, value for money and interaction with global partners to increase access and sustainable supply which can be accessed by government buyers. The incumbent provides support to optimization projects and is responsible for technical assistance and knowledge management, including knowledge sharing via communication pieces on key products/markets and publication of information.

Job organizational context

This position is in the Supply unit which is part of the Operations Section in Mozambique Country Office. The position reports to the Supply and Logistics Manager.

How can you make a difference?

Purpose for the job

Under the general guidance of the Supply and Logistics Manager, the incumbent is expected to support the Education section in all construction and supply contracting processes in accordance with UNICEF Rules and Regulations and to participate in planning, development and execution of procurement of the selected portfolio of services, including proposing method of purchase, to support and ensuring quality delivery of such services.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

  • Ensures all procurement activities are in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, SD Manual, and all other applicable procurement procedures.
  • Review requirements to ensure and competitive qualities, identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required, develops clear goals and resources for completing work.
  • Solicit and evaluate bids/proposals/quotations to ensure overall competitiveness, quality and conformity to specified requirements, clarifies offers and negotiates with suppliers, as appropriate.
  • Compile and present procurement data prepare all relevant supporting documents and recommend approval of the Service Contract, Long Term Arrangements (LTA) or purchase order; may authorized purposes in line with delegated authority, and, in cases where the amount exceeds authorized signature authority, prepare submissions to the Contract Review Committee. Ensure all procurement activities are in compliance with UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, SD Manual and all other applicable procurement procedures.
  • Review workload and coordinates placement of Contracts and/or Purchase Orders to ensure quick response to requests received from sections.
  • Works in close contact with the other sections in the CO to ensure successful implementation of the procurement cycle.
  • In partnership with the Education section evaluates suppliers with respect to service delivery performance and commercial acceptability.
  • Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.

Impact of Results:

  • Ensure service-delivery on country programme and procurement services requests that is timely, responsive, and appropriate, achieves value for money and works in concert with national systems and partners. Accomplish such via targeted procurement strategies, including quality and end to end supply chain performance objectives and monitoring.
  • Requirements for coordinated and efficient support to center processes and analysis met.
  • Requirements for coordinated supply and deliveries to sections for the designated needs are met.
  • Contribute to UNICEF MOCO maintaining commitments to and relationships with strategic partners and contribute to the team’s innovation and process improvement activities.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • A university degree in business administration, procurement, supply management or technical field required.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of progressivelyresponsible professional experience in procurement and contracting.
  • Experience in commercial activities with the public or private sector in developing countries.
  • Experience in procurement/contracting in construction would be an asset.
  • Experience from analytical work and negotiations.
  • Experience and ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources
  • Experience in use of computer applications, including internet navigation and various office applications.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in Portuguese languages are required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education.

UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.

The United Nations Children's Fund is a United Nations (UN) programme headquartered in New York City that provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. It is one of the members of the United Nations Development Group and its executive committee.

UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II. The Polish physician Ludwik Rajchman is widely regarded as the founder of UNICEF and served as its first chairman from 1946. On Rajchman's suggestion, the American Maurice Pate was appointed its first executive director, serving from 1947 until his death in 1965. In 1953, UNICEF's mandate was extended to address the needs of children in the developing world and became a permanent part of the United Nations System. At that time, the words "international" and "emergency" were dropped from the organization's name, making it simply the United Nations Children's Fund, or popularly known as "UNICEF".

UNICEF relies on contributions from governments and private donors, UNICEF's total income for 2008 was US$3,372,540,239. Governments contribute two-thirds of the organization's resources. Private groups and some six million individuals contribute the rest through national committees. It is estimated that 92 per cent of UNICEF revenue is distributed to programme services.UNICEF's programmes emphasize developing community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children. UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 and the Prince of Asturias Award of Concord in 2006.

Most of UNICEF's work is in the field, with staff in over 190 countries and territories. More than 200 country offices carry out UNICEF's mission through programmes developed with host governments. Seven regional offices provide technical assistance to country offices as needed.

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0 USD Maputo CF 3201 Abc road Contract , 40 hours per week United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child at all times, focusing on equity and emphasizing the needs of the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. Supply Division's work continues to be a direct input to development programmes, including delivery of supplies required by programmes working towards the UNICEF SP result areas, and revolves around innovation, influencing markets, supply chain optimization and capacity development.

Procurement centers are responsible for the supply operation, including strategic market intelligence, forecasting, procurement, delivery, innovation and analysis of product groups and procurement strategies. The contracting function leads in expertise on the supply landscape, markets, value for money and interaction with global partners to increase access and sustainable supply which can be accessed by government buyers. The incumbent provides support to optimization projects and is responsible for technical assistance and knowledge management, including knowledge sharing via communication pieces on key products/markets and publication of information.

Job organizational context

This position is in the Supply unit which is part of the Operations Section in Mozambique Country Office. The position reports to the Supply and Logistics Manager.

How can you make a difference?

Purpose for the job

Under the general guidance of the Supply and Logistics Manager, the incumbent is expected to support the Education section in all construction and supply contracting processes in accordance with UNICEF Rules and Regulations and to participate in planning, development and execution of procurement of the selected portfolio of services, including proposing method of purchase, to support and ensuring quality delivery of such services.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

  • Ensures all procurement activities are in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, SD Manual, and all other applicable procurement procedures.
  • Review requirements to ensure and competitive qualities, identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required, develops clear goals and resources for completing work.
  • Solicit and evaluate bids/proposals/quotations to ensure overall competitiveness, quality and conformity to specified requirements, clarifies offers and negotiates with suppliers, as appropriate.
  • Compile and present procurement data prepare all relevant supporting documents and recommend approval of the Service Contract, Long Term Arrangements (LTA) or purchase order; may authorized purposes in line with delegated authority, and, in cases where the amount exceeds authorized signature authority, prepare submissions to the Contract Review Committee. Ensure all procurement activities are in compliance with UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, SD Manual and all other applicable procurement procedures.
  • Review workload and coordinates placement of Contracts and/or Purchase Orders to ensure quick response to requests received from sections.
  • Works in close contact with the other sections in the CO to ensure successful implementation of the procurement cycle.
  • In partnership with the Education section evaluates suppliers with respect to service delivery performance and commercial acceptability.
  • Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.

Impact of Results:

  • Ensure service-delivery on country programme and procurement services requests that is timely, responsive, and appropriate, achieves value for money and works in concert with national systems and partners. Accomplish such via targeted procurement strategies, including quality and end to end supply chain performance objectives and monitoring.
  • Requirements for coordinated and efficient support to center processes and analysis met.
  • Requirements for coordinated supply and deliveries to sections for the designated needs are met.
  • Contribute to UNICEF MOCO maintaining commitments to and relationships with strategic partners and contribute to the team’s innovation and process improvement activities.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • A university degree in business administration, procurement, supply management or technical field required.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of progressivelyresponsible professional experience in procurement and contracting.
  • Experience in commercial activities with the public or private sector in developing countries.
  • Experience in procurement/contracting in construction would be an asset.
  • Experience from analytical work and negotiations.
  • Experience and ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and material resources
  • Experience in use of computer applications, including internet navigation and various office applications.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in Portuguese languages are required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

2019-11-26

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