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About UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations with the aim of promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture.
Why work at UNESCO
- Global Impact: UNESCO’s mandate is to promote peace, sustainable development, intercultural dialogue, and the protection of cultural and natural heritage. By working at UNESCO, you can contribute to advancing these important goals and making a positive impact on a global scale.
- Diverse and Multidisciplinary Work: UNESCO covers a broad range of fields, including education, science, culture, communication, and information. This multidisciplinary approach creates a stimulating work environment where you can engage with a variety of subjects, collaborate with experts from different backgrounds, and address complex challenges.
Details to the post
Post Number : OPS 017
Grade : P-4
Parent Sector : Sector For Administration and Management (ADM)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Administration
Type of contract : Fixed Term
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 03-JUN-2024
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
This position will support UNESCO procurement & contracting function in large with special focus on response to projects in crisis and transition contexts (conflicts, disasters, emergency response, post-conflict post-disaster recovery and reconstruction).
The effectiveness of the response by UNESCO to such crises, embarking on the path to recovery and reconstruction, and building trust in Members States, depends directly on the efficiency of the procurement and contracting processes implemented to respond to the urgent needs.
Under the overall authority of the Director of Operations and direct supervision from the Chief, Procurement Section, the incumbent works to identify priority areas to improve and modernize the UNESCO procurement function, with special focus on preparedness and emergency response capacity related to procurement.
In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following related key functions:
- Policy development
- Policy advice
- Operational support to programme sectors, field offices and projects
- Development and monitoring of Implementation Partners Agreements – IPA
- Quality assurance & monitoring of procurement and contracting activities
- Capacity building & training
Long Description
Long Description
Long Description
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Communication (C)
Accountability (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Leading and empowering others (M)
Managing performance (M)
Building partnerships (M)
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For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Business Administration, Supply Chain/ Project Management, Engineering, Contract/Commercial Law or a related field.
Work Experience
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in procurement, contract management, contract administration or logistics and supply chain management or related other area, of which preferably three (3) years at international level.
Short Description
Skills and Competencies
- Strong practical and theoretical background in all phases of international procurement operations and in contracting for a diverse range of goods, works and services.
- Good working knowledge of contract law and expertise in handling complex contracting issues.
- Good knowledge of a project cycle within the international organizations/United Nation’s field operations, and the role of implementation partners as part of it.
- Good computer skills, including practical knowledge of ERP systems related to finance and/or procurement.
- Ability to apply independent judgment and discretion in advising on and handling major procurement and contracting issues and problems.
- Ability to plan and organize the work by developing clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively – both orally and in writing – with diverse audiences on procurement and contracting related matters.
- Ability to work in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment; ability to manage, supervise and motivate staff and teams.
- Demonstrated integrity and transparency.
- Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations and/or the UN System.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Certification in supply chain, finance, or project management such as CIPS, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
Work Experience
- Experience in projects in crisis and transition contexts in support of field operations in the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization.
Languages
- Knowledge of another official language of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and/or Spanish).
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