UN Jobs – Procurement Officer – United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Job Opportunity: Procurement Officer at United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Organization: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Chief of GPSS
Grade: P-4
Job Opening ID: 221698
About RSCE:
The RSCE in Entebbe, Uganda, established following General Assembly resolution 64/269, provides client-oriented, efficient, and scalable administrative services. These services include human resources, finance, multimodal movement and control, personnel and cargo transport, and ICT support.
Job Summary:
The Procurement Officer will be a senior procurement and contracting expert responsible for complex global procurement activities. This role involves providing technical advice, analyzing procurement requests, developing contracts, and overseeing tender processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as an expert in procurement and contracting for a wide range of supplies and services.
- Provide technical advice during all procurement phases.
- Analyze procurement requests and ensure technical specifications are appropriate.
- Develop and prepare complex contracts for advanced commodities or services.
- Conduct international tender invitations and evaluate responses.
- Develop procurement strategies and standards.
- Maintain production patterns and evaluate manufacturers’ capacities.
- Negotiate contracts and handle all phases of negotiations.
- Possibly undertake consultancy missions in the field.
- Provide guidance to junior staff.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Advanced university degree in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law, or related field. A first-level university degree with additional experience is also acceptable.
- Professional certification in supply chain management (CIPS Level 4 or equivalent) required.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in procurement, contract management, or related areas.
- Experience in international tender exercises, public sector procurement, and SAP use is desirable.
- Experience in procurement for international field operations is advantageous.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of French is a plus.
- Competencies in professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and client orientation.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online through the provided link.
Deadline: 5th January 2024
Additional Information:
The United Nations offers an inclusive work environment and encourages qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, to apply. The UN is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.