The Position:
The position delivers quality service in procurement and asset management services under the guidance and oversight of UNFPA Country Office (CO) senior management. The position may require supervising other junior administrative and support staff.
You will report directly to the International Operations Manager.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for reproductive health and rights and delivers a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need principled and ethical staff, who embody human rights norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
You will deliver high quality procurement and asset management services by mastering relevant UNFPA administrative and procurement policy & procedures and applicable guidelines. You are expected to demonstrate a client-oriented, quality and results- oriented approach by interpreting and implementing the relevant rules, procedures and guidelines, providing support for the implementation of UNFPA programme.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Minimum High School Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field an asset.
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in logistics, administration or procurement.
Practical experience in transportation, shipping, port operations, customs clearance and freight forwarding an advantage.
Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
Prior experience in working with ERP financials is an advantage
UN common system experience is desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
