Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Congolese from the Democratic Republic of Congo (1) who are residing outside of DRC at the time of application (2) who have been living there for five years or more (3) who are fulfilling the requirement's stated on this job advert are strongly encouraged to apply.

Summary of key responsibilities:

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Procurement Specialist who reports to the Head of Support Services, the Procurement Analyst is responsible for the effective delivery of procurement services reflecting best practices in international public procurement, compliance with UNOPS procurement rules and regulations, appropriate risk management and obtaining the best value for money. He/she analyzes and interprets the respective rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide range of issues related to procurement.

Maintaining the highest degree of personal and professional ethics, the Procurement Analyst maintains a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Business Unit, with tasks including:

1. Implementing aspects of operational procurement strategies
2. Providing technical support and guidance to procurement processes of the Business Unit
3. Implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools
4. Team Management
5. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

You may find more information at https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=20637

Requirements

Education:

• Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field is required.
• First-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two (2) years’ experience at the international level in Procurement Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced university degree.
• For those who do not have a degree in Procurement of Supply Chain Management, Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international Certification is a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of UN/UNDP/UNOPS Procurement Rules and Regulations is distinct advantage.

Experience:

• One (1) year’s graduate-level experience in Procurement of Supply Chain Management is required.
• Experience in working with a range of stakeholders in developing countries is desirable.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software (Gsuite) is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken French Language is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English Language is required.