Contracts Officer, NOA, FTA, Kyiv, Ukraine # 96319 (Open to Nationals of Ukraine only)

Contract

This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-1 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To manage the contracting for goods and services with institutions, companies and individuals for the UNICEF country office in Kiev. Contracts will include the purchase of programme supplies, consulting, advertising, translation/interpretation, audio-visual and other technical services, among others.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the supervisor to develop annual work plan for contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOU) and related work;
• Evaluate companies, institutions and individuals providing services to UNICEF monitor their performance. Assess technical capability and financial health in order to qualify companies as potential contractors for UNICEF;
• Review TOR’s, evaluation criteria and prepare Invitations to Bid and Requests for Proposal for commercial contracts. Assess market rates and negotiate conditions and rates/terms of payments;
• Manage the bid/RFP evaluation process: contact with potential suppliers, establish technical evaluation groups, finalise point ratings, clarify details with potential suppliers, prepare the evaluation summary/related documents for approval by the Contract Review Committee;
• Negotiate final purchase details, prepare related documents including all required components such as pricing, statements of work, terms and conditions;
• Manage contract up to the stage of shipment and delivery;
• Communicate with Programme and Operations Units on contract management issues, delivery and evaluation of supplies at point of end use;
• Ensure best commercial practices are followed in contracting work processes; periodically review procedures/work of contracts staff; develop statistical indicators to ensure compliance to rules and efficient work practices.

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES

1. Education

Advanced degree in business administration, procurement, law or other relevant field. Specialized training in financial analysis, contract law, litigation and arbitration law, and procurement processes an asset.

2. Work Experience

Minimum two years of relevant professional work experience in the field of contracting (for services). Experience in an international organization desirable.

3. Language Proficiency

Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian required

4. Competency Profile

Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies:

• Communication [I]
• Working with people [I]
• Drive for Results [I]

Functional Competencies:

• Applying Technical Expertise [I]
• Planning and Organizing [II]
• Following Instructions and Procedures [II]

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

The post is currently based in Kyiv however based on the evolution of the situation in the country the staff member will be expected to move to a different location within Ukraine.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.