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Employer: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Duties:
The Project Specialist (SCM East Africa Corridor) will primarily develop business intelligence reports in order to collect data using existing information systems, including Umoja, and analyse supply chain management data related to the implementation of an end-to-end supply chain management for a limited set of commodities commonly used by the peacekeeping missions of the EAC and improve the overall performance of the supply chain.
The incumbent will develop a performance management framework based on the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model, as well as a baseline from an in-depth analysis of selected commodities to measure and assess the timeliness, effectiveness and efficiency of the supply chain.
Apply knowledge of metrics from the Performance element of the SCOR model in order to define appropriate key performance indicators, which will be used to establish a baseline of current implementation status.
Make business-related recommendations including viability of usage of existing IT systems and/or infrastructure and industry IT standards/solutions relevant to information requirements of the Supply Chain process owners
The incumbent will facilitate customer workshops/interviews to collect, analyse, validate and document business requirements, processes, business rules and workflows
Education:
The ideal candidate for the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Project Specialist (SCM East Africa Corridor) job placement should hold an Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in supply chain management, logistics, information systems and/or information technology, business administration, public administration, or related field is required. A first level university degree and two additional years of relevant experience maybe accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
Possession of PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is required and SCOR certification is desirable.
Experience
At least five years of professional experience in project management, supply chain management, and/or business process analysis and engineering is required.
Operational experience in managing large scale projects in multi-party setting is required.
Proven experience in managing teams is desirable.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
Diverse knowledge of technologies and methodologies, such as industry standard business analysis tools and enterprise resource planning systems, as well as a strong understanding of supply chain management and related approaches, is highly desirable.
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in one or more official UN languages is desirable.
How to Apply:
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Deadline: 1st September 2017