Jobs at UN MONUSCO in Uganda

Job Title:               Procurement Officer
Employer: United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Location: Entebbe, Uganda

Duties :
The jobholder plans, develops and manages all procurement and contractual aspects of projects of significant complexity related to worldwide procurement of
diverse services and commodities (e.g. information technology, pharmaceuticals, building maintenance materials, office equipment and supplies, furniture, freight forwarding/3PL services, catering services, IT services, maintenance services for various equipments etc.), taking into account local economic and other conditions.
Guides requisitioning units and recipient entities on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stage of the procurement cycle.
Prepares/oversees preparation and distribution of invitations to tender and manages/conducts all aspects of bid/proposal evaluations.
Formulates strategies and designs innovative solutions to resolve issues/conflicts for complex procurement projects.
The jobholder establishes and maintains work program and schedule for ongoing contracts and newly-planned ones.
Prepares a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, guidelines, instructions, etc.
Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff.

Education:
The ideal candidate for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO Procurement Officer job should hold an Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or contract management or contract administration or logistics or supply chain management in the public or private sector, of which at least two years should be directly related to first-hand procurement and/or contracting experience at the international level is required.
Procurement experience in peacekeeping missions and/ or field duty stations within the UN system would be an asset.
Languages: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in the aforementioned capacity should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.

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Deadline: 5th May 2017