UN Jobs – Procurement Specialist – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Organisation: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has a global mandate to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic’ growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
Job Summary: The Procurement Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Uganda, the direct supervision of the Operations Officer in close collaboration with the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration), and in close coordination with programme, operations and administrative personnel.
The Procurement Specialist will manage, coordinate and report on Procurement aspects/activities related to the FAO Uganda program portfolio and ensure that all Procurement activities are carried out effectively and in line with FAO rules and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and manage the procurement actions.
- Prepare solicitation process, identify method of solicitation, prepare tendering documents (including Expressions of Interest [EOI], Request for Quotations [RFQs], Invitations to Bid [ITBs], Request for Proposals [RFPs]), distribute invitations to tender and conduct all aspects of bid/proposals evaluations and ensures that the solicitation process is fair, objective and transparent and that it follows the general principles, as set forth in the FAO Manual Section;
- Ensure tracking of all procurement processes from receiving and reviewing procurement requisitions for completeness up to delivery/completion of goods/services, acceptance, payment, and follow up with requesting/requisitioning units to ensure that all requirements are met.
- Contribute to preparing a procurement plan for FAO Uganda and ensure its implementation and monitoring.
- Review purchase requisitions, orders, contracts, and tenders to ensure that they are in full compliance of established FAO rules, procedures, and strategies.
- Organize and participate in, as appropriate, local tender opening panels and the Local Procurement Committee (LPC) preparing submissions for the latter when required.
- Draft purchase orders, low value orders, contracts, and service orders as well as amendments and/ or renewals.
- Perform the role of Quality Assurance Officer and review the Letter of Agreement (LoA) documentation including the Note for the File and verify that the proposed LoA is in conformity with MS 507.
- Submit the LoA together with all supporting documentation to the LCP if needed and to the Authorized Official for approval and, upon signature, with the service provider and share a countersigned copy with programme and operations colleagues for further action.
- Verify operational and technical clearances prior to launching procurement actions and ensures that the funds available are allocated in consultation with the responsible staff.
- Ensure that the invoices/payment requests are received, certified and include all the supporting documents that are required for finance to process the payment; in cases of quality issues coordinate with the technical team on liquidated damages to apply before forwarding invoices for payment and for delays in delivery recommend the application of liquidated damages as per FAO rules and regulations.
- Prepare amendments of Lease Agreements (LAs), LoAs and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and keep track of their payment schedules.
- Prepare reports and routine correspondence on procurement subject-matters.
- Draft justifications/rationale and Notes for the File related to procurement when and as needed.
- Maintain an accurate and updated filing system in the Procurement Unit; and assist in the classification and maintenance of documentation relating to procurement subject-matter areas.
- Identify local dealers and potential suppliers of goods from the local market applying MS 502 FAO procurement rules and regulations and maintain an updated suppliers’ and vendors’ database; prepares vendor forms for suppliers and contractors.
- Liaise with Logistics Unit for timely preparation and receipt of letters of import exemption and re-export, follow up on clearance of goods and shipments and ensure safe arrival of the consignments to the final destinations.
- Participate in meetings with suppliers.
- Act as the Contracts Unit focal point for GRMS, UNGM and Intend.
- Review current processes and make recommendations to improve purchasing systems and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Procurement Specialist job must hold a University degree in Procurement, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
- At least five years of in-country work experience in procurement.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural team, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Procurement Training and certification is an asset.
- Experience in procurement with UN agencies or international NGOs and multi-national enterprises
- Knowledge of Microsoft office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and experience in handling of web-based procurement management systems.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English (oral and written).
- National of Uganda.
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 23rd August 2023