National Procurement Specialist

Organizational Setting

The position is located at the FAO Representation in Georgia. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by the FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

The National Procurement Specialist reports to Assistant FAO Representative in Georgia. Work is performed largely autonomous, expressing initiative and independent judgment. Supervision received is focused on the quality of work outputs and is facilitating service delivery. The incumbent provides guidance and training to procurement support staff and advices clients throughout the Organization.

The National Procurement Specialist maintains a wide range of contacts with managers, staff, and suppliers inside and outside the Organization, ensuring the quality and consistency of procurement support services and the compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

Technical Focus

The National Procurement Specialist provides and coordinates day-to-day procurement operations, including specialized and complex processes and functions, ensuring consistency, timeliness and conformity with relevant rules, procedures and practices. He/ she provides procedural guidance to clients and staff across the Organization regarding procurement rules and procedures

Tasks and responsibilities

• Perform operational functions relating to the procurement process, including the preparation of documents related to assigned procurement actions, issuance of tenders and purchase orders, evaluation of bids, follow-up with suppliers, attendance at tender opening panel, draft simple note to the files, amendments and/ or renewals to contracts and service orders under the guidance of the supervisor(s), applying in-depth knowledge of the procurement applications and regulations etc.;
• Review purchase requisitions, orders, contracts and tenders to ensure that they are technically complete and in conformity with established FAO rules and procedures;
• Ensure that procurement actions are completed in a timely manner in accordance with the relevant rules and procedures; ensure timely information on the status of procurement activities and all related issues;
• Maintain and monitor database records related to procurement actions undertaken, assigned tenders, and contracts; coordinate collection of statistical information on procurement actions and ensure that information maintained in the relevant systems is accurate and updated;
• Prepare, review and analyze periodic monitoring reports making recommendations and taking action as instructed;
• Participate in meetings with suppliers;
• Act as the Contracts Unit focal point for GRMS, UNGM and Intend;
• Review with the supervisor problems and discrepancies related to assigned actions and make recommendations to improve purchasing systems and procedures;
• Perform other duties as required.

Impact of work

The incumbent’s work impacts on the quality, timeliness and efficiency of FAO’s procurement operations. He/she plays a lead role in the coordination and provision of the procurement support services for the successful achievement of the Department/Office's mandate

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University Education (Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other related areas)

• Two years of experience in procurement support work

• Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Georgian
• Very good knowledge of the MS Office package, Internet and office technology equipment
• National of Georgia

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the procurement regulations and procedures of any public or international entity or organization.
• Good knowledge of the International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) and their application
• Thorough knowledge of the ERP Procurement Module and ability to guide, direct and advise colleagues on its use and applications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Thorough knowledge of UN system procurement regulations, policies and procedures
• Certification on procurement delivered from an internationally recognized institution is an asset.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in iMIS reporting and monitoring tools
• Thorough knowledge of FAO's administrative policies and procedures

Selection Criteria

• Applications will be evaluated against this VA Minimum Requirements and Technical/Functional Skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.