CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Senior Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Support contract management and procurement processes effectively

You have:

• At least eight (08) years of progressively responsible experience in contract or quality administration is required.
• Experience in procurement and supply management is required.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of the French is desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical training or vocational certificate in Procurement or Contracts Management or Quality management is desirable.

Contract

This is a FS-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 8 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-5 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central Africa Republic (MINUSCA), duty station Bangui. The Contracts Management Assistant will report to Management and Programme Analyst, Office of the Chief Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Contracts Management Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: - Support the development and implementation of operational plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), initiatives and projects relating to contract compliance and performance management. - Support the procurement process including providing input to statement of works/requirements, assist in the development of technical evaluation criteria and guidance during contract drafting. Help to develop a quality assurance plan to provide a systematic method to evaluate services and products. - Oversee the adherence to contractual agreements for material, equipment and production costs, performance requirements and delivery schedules by periodic and ad hoc checks. Recommend amendments and extensions of the contracts and advise affected parties on contractual rights and obligations. - Assist in contract close out including identifying, memorializing and disseminating best practices and lessons learned and securing performance review of contractor; ensure the enforcement of UN contracts in consultation with the Office of the Chief Supply Chain Management, as appropriate, and liaising with other sections on handling of claims and disputes, demanding specific performance, claiming against warranties, and other contractual remedies. - Assists the Procurement Section in resolving within the terms and conditions of the contract of conflicts/performance issues arising in cases of poor performance or non-compliance with contractual obligation by either party to the contract. - Draft correspondence to respond to inquiries including audit responses relevant to Supply Chain Management in the mission or review any other correspondence that may have aspects purporting to the mission Supply Chain Management; Maintain electronic and hardcopy files and records to ensure proper accountability; Implement work program. - Assists to coordinate actions related to the administration of Supply Chain Management staff, ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures. - Provide project management support through financial agreements or MOUs in Supply Chain Management. - Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of procurement, contract or project management. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification Technical training or vocational certificate in Procurement or Contracts Management or Quality management is desirable.

Work Experience At least eight (08) years of progressively responsible experience in contract or quality administration is required.

Experience in procurement and supply management is required.

Experience providing services to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of the French is desirable.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  United Nations Considerations According to 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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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