CPC Chair

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 163,655 USD and 210,999 USD.

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Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.

Working with us We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.

Diversity With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.

Work life harmonization UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information - Job-specific

The primary focus of the unit is running the Review Committee (RC) which reviews the award of all contracts in UNOPS over a certain value - including certain non-staff contracts - plus property disposal and write-off requests. The CPC Chair reports directly to the Chair Review Committee (CRC) and at times may fulfill OiC functions when the CRC is absent. The CPC Chair will have responsibility and ownership for cases both regular and Emergency Procurement (EPP). Review of EPP cases may be ad hoc and are managed as and when received by the appointed CPC.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Corporate function and services
2. Convene the Review Committee
3. Contract Review
4. Knowledge Management and Innovation

Corporate function and services.

Support the CRC to the formulation of the UNOPS overall strategies and policies in the relevant areas by participating in various committees, preparing documents on policy issues, and acting, as required, in an advisory capacity to the USG/ASG and the ECPO.

Oversee the administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Review Board, including preparation of budgets, reporting on its performance, strengthening member's qualifications and

training amongst others.

Support the CRC to plan, recruit and develop committee members with the skills and competencies needed to ensure optimum performance and encouraging the formation of diverse teams in terms of gender and geography.

Support the CRC to promote teamwork and collaboration by providing committee members with clear direction, objectives and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently.

Support the CRC to foster a positive work environment, respectful of both men and women, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed. In partnership with the People and Performance Group (PPG) and the Procurement Group (PG), develop and maintain an interactive orientation and training for new committee members, in order to ensure a consistent understanding of committee roles, responsibilities, scope and limits.

Convene the Review Committee

Convene and preside over Review Committee meetings in line with the terms of reference and

Responsibilities as agreed with the CRC.

Conduct EPP reviews, including minutes and recommendation preparation, as required and agreed with the CRC.

Ensure that cases proposed for award are in compliance with the Financial Regulations and Rules and established policies and procedures.

Provide general advice on investigations, appeals and delegations in consultation with the CRC.

Support the CRC to ensure that outputs produced by the Review Committee maintain high-quality standards; that reports and meeting minutes and recommendations are clear, objective and provide an accurate reflection of the deliberations and meet required standards to ensure they comply with their mandates. Develop the tools and guidelines to reduce overall workload and increase efficiency of the Review Committee. Identify opportunities to promote online integration with HR systems and develop new features in the Review Committee online system.

Contract Review

Support the CRC to maintain a programme of contract review, consistent with the mandate of the Review Committee and UNOPS procurement regulations

Build awareness of contract review requirements to ensure smooth and timely review and award of contracts. Advise on the evolution of contract review procedures while ensuring the continued

relevance and responsiveness to business needs of clients and enhancing the effectiveness of

UNOPS as a preferred partner.

Encourage a continuous process of assessment and renewal of contracting processes to ensure efficient service and the integrity of the process.

Assess issues of exposure and adequacy/relevance of control procedures and delegations with

cooperation of the General Counsel.

Provide guidance on write-off, asset management and asset disposal oversight while promoting cost effective life cycle management of assets and the seamless closure of project cycles

Knowledge Management and Innovation

Support the CRC to ensure effective collaboration between the Review Committee and internal stakeholders throughout UNOPS.

Supporting the CRC coordinate with other UNOPS review boards constantly seek new opportunities to create and implement efficiency measures. Identify trends and suggest improvements in quality of submissions and practices to relevant practice groups and other offices.

Identify common issues in Review Committee submissions and make recommendations on appropriate actions to reduce the number of issues in collaboration with the CRC.

Support the CRC to implement regular reporting mechanisms to identify and respond to identified bottlenecks for both submissions.

Support the CRC with the ongoing research, development and implementation of best practice and innovative approaches to avoid duplication of work, simplify the Review Committee process and reduce workload.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)

A Master’s Degree is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in any of the following: supply chain; project/contract management; logistics support and Human Resources.

Candidates with strong UNOPS field experience and/or application of UNOPS rules and regulations are encouraged to apply.

Candidates who have experience as a member or Chair of HQCPC or a regional Contracts and Property Committee are encouraged to apply.

Language Requirements

Full working knowledge of English

Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Staff Contract level: P4 Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

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Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and it is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or disability.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.