Contracts Officer, P-2, Temporary Position, 364 days, Supply Division, COPENHAGEN, #00134584

How can you make a difference?

Supply Division, Copenhagen is looking for a talent Contracts Officer for its Solar & Oxygen Unit of the Infrastructure and Energy Centre (IEC). The IEC plays a double role in Supply Division: It provides technical assistance to countries, SD Centres and Programmes, while at the same time acts as a procurement unit focused on delivering solar and oxygen solutions. This includes providing services that strengthen the delivery of sustainable health care services for child. If you are passionate by this job, please apply.

Join our team...

Under the general supervision of the Project manager of the Solar & Oxygen Unit in IEC, manage the commercial activities related to the increasing demand for solar and oxygen equipment and related services, executing procurement in accordance with the UNICEF Rules and Regulations. Develop and implement procurement strategies, including proposing methods of purchase. Monitors and reports on supplier performance, market development, procurement history for the related products, incorporation of innovation and engagement in project implementation.

For every Child, key end results

• Rapid and relevant responses and assistance provided to evolving supply needs and situations, including emergency situations, with a specific focus on Procurement Services related demand for solar equipment and services.
• Integrity, standards and accountability monitored, administered and maintained by implementing sound, accurate supply/logistics management systems, procedures, documentation and accurate reporting.
• Effective collaboration and partnership in supply / procurements / purchasing / contracting / logistics with internal and external counterparts developed and maintained through better coordination, communication and networking.
• Effective partnership agreements concluded and relationships managed, to ensure timely procurement, delivery, utilisation and monitoring of quality and movement of supply assistance, as well as for contingency planning purposes for Humanitarian action in line with the Core commitments for children in Humanitarian action

For every Child, a Champion...

• Ensures all procurement activities are in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, Supply Procedures and Guidance, and all other applicable procurement procedures.
• Issues international tender invitations to acceptable suppliers, evaluates quotations, clarifies offers and negotiates with suppliers, as appropriate.
• Makes recommendations for finalization of purchases, adjudicates offers in consultation with Technical and QA Centres. Prepares and defends submissions to CRC.
• Establishes Long Term Agreements and Direct Order Contracts.
• Supports the Centre and the Supply Financing Centre with preparation of Price Estimates.
• Reviews and provides recommendations for Local Procurement by Field Offices.
• Reviews material specifications and requirements with the Technical and QA Centres to ensure completeness and appropriateness.
• In partnership with QA and Technical, evaluates suppliers with respect to delivery performance, product acceptability and commercial acceptability.
• Assists in preparation of all information materials, updating of data bases and management systems for use by HQs, Field Offices or Regional Offices.
• Performs as a liaison in communicating with other centres regarding implementation of procurement cycle.
• Establishes work plans and priorities, monitors achievements and evaluates performance of support staff.
• Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.

Minimum requirements

Desirables

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Procurement and contract experience preferably within infrastructure management is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.