PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Setting and ReportingUNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

Key responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Head of Procurement and Partnerships Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Responsibilities
• Prepares/oversees preparation and distribution of invitations to tender and manages/conducts all aspects of bid/proposal evaluations.
• Liaise and cooperate with service providers on various procurement requests.
• Develops training and knowledge sharing sessions and delivers capacity building sessions on procurement.
• Prepares a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, guidelines, instructions, training material.

Requirements

• Professionalism: Knowledge of internationally recognized procurement standards and of all phases of international procurement techniques and operations used in contracting for a diverse range of goods and services. Knowledge of contract law and expertise in handling complex contract issues. Knowledge of quantitative methods to measure supplier capacity systems and ability to identify sources of supply, market trends and pricing. Ability to shape and influence agreements with requisitioning units and vendors. Ability to apply technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements…

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