CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Project Post)

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 135,454 USD and 174,640 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the Director-General of UNON is the representative of the Secretary-General in Kenya. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordination System (RCS) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, security, conference and information services (www.unon.org).

The Contract Manager position will be located in the Programme Management Section and will report to the Senior Programme Management Officer (SPMO) for the UNON Conference Facilities Capital Project, Division of Administrative Services, UNON.

Responsibilities Under the general oversight and direction of the Senior Programme Management Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the Contract Management required for the planning and execution of the Conference Upgrade project, entailing the renovation and upgrade of the existing conference facilities in Nairobi over an 8 year period. The project will be executed in line with the established project scope and key performance indicators, which includes large-scale relocation of the existing conference functions of the organization, while ensuring business continuity of conference operations for major UN Secretariat clients including United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) running conferences at the UN Nairobi complex throughout the construction. In this context. Within delegated authority, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

• Manage all external vendor contracts related work of the Programme Management section.

• Ensure the effective implementation of contracts, set up monitoring systems to ensure effective delivery and implementation.

• Develop and implement operational plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), initiatives and projects relating to contract compliance and management;

• Liaise with senior management and provide recommendations to ensure that contracts are properly developed, awarded and managed;

• Ensure all relevant inputs on budget and acquisition planning;

• Support the procurement process including providing input to Statement of Works (SOW), LCC/HCC presentations, development of technical evaluation criteria, assistance with evaluation of vendor proposals and guidance during contract formulation, drafting and negotiation;

• Ensures contract implementation including the development of a quality assurance plan to provide a systematic, structured method to evaluate services and products;

• Assist in contract closures including identifying, memorializing and disseminating best practices and lessons learnt and performing contractor assessment;

• Coordinate and supervise all efforts by the Project team to enforce the contract in consultation with UN HQ, as appropriate, and liaising with other Services/Departments, including handling of claims and disputes, demanding specific performance, claiming against warranties, and other contractual remedies;

• Coordinate and supervise all efforts towards the resolution within the terms and conditions of the contract of conflicts/problems arising in cases of poor performance or non-compliance with contractual obligations;

• Coordinate relevant audit responses;

• Ensure that the Section maintains complete and accurate electronic and hard copy records to ensure proper accountability;

• Develop and ensure the implementation of the Section’s work program;

• Establish performance indicators in relation to Contract Management;

• Develop Contract Risk assessments and risk mitigation plans, including mitigation measures.

• Ensure delivery of professional Contract Management and Procurement expert training to Project team and requisitioners as necessary.

• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

• Perform other duties as required.

  Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated knowledge in the field of contract and project management, including knowledge of quality assurance, supply/distribution contracts; Practical knowledge of management of commodity and service contracts in a construction project; demonstrated responsibility and very good knowledge of UN financial rules; procurement manual and contracts management policy, ability to develop, maintain and supervise management control systems. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

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 audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, architecture, engineering, procurement, commerce, public administration, law or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in supply chain, project management and logistics support are required.

Seven (7) years of experience in Procurement of global service contracts, of which 5 years firsthand experience on Contract Management is required.

Experience in managing design and/or construction contracts in the UN system or international organisations is desirable.

Experience in Contract Performance and Reporting Tool (CPRT) is desirable.

Experience and knowledge of the UN or similar international organization rules, regulations and working practices pertaining to field missions is desirable.

2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

NOTE "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and " Knowledge of equals a rating of' confident" in two of the four areas.

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

Special Notice This is a project post. Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Internal Applicants – When completing the form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.

Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.

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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.

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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