Procurement Consultant

Under the overall guidance of DRR/DCD, the Programme Procurement Specialist is responsible for the development of project and program Procurement Plans, and implementation strategies of the procurement plan. The Programme Procurement Specialist will also be called upon to provide strategic support to Senior Management on Procurement related issues, including in the areas of Common Services and Premises. The Programme Procurement Specialist promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit; and works in close collaboration with the Management Support Unit; Operations, Programme and project teams in the CO, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials to successfully deliver procurement services

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions: Elaboration and implementation of operational strategies for the CO’s Procurement Plan with a particular emphasis on the integration of procurement issues that have been defined as priorities by Senior Management. Efficient management of procurement plan implementation. Ensures elaboration and implementation of procurement plan focusing on achievement of the following results: Elaboration and implementation of cost reduction and savings strategies. Conceptualization, elaboration and implementation of procurement Plan, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management, procurement plan performance measurement. Timely and proper preparation of procurement plans for the office and projects, establishment of the deadlines and monitoring of their implementation.

Competencies

Promotes ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents Builds support and political acumen Buildsstaff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation Builds and promotes effective teams Creates and promotes enabling environment for open communication Helps to create an emotionally intelligent organization Leverages conflict in the interests of UNDP and setting standards Shares knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promotes learning and knowledge management. Aware that sharing is the responsibility of each staff member. Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or a Development related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in program and project management including on procurement. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of web based management systems. Language: Fluency in French and English, knowledge of Creole and advantage

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Procurement Consultant