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Job Announcement - UNICEF Contracts Officer (Outbreak) L-3
MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN
CONTRACTS OFFICER (Outbreak) L-3
UNICEF SUPPLY DIVISION, Copenhagen, Denmark
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF, the world's leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Contracts Officer for our Supply Division, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and executing procurement of immunization materials; including proposing method of purchase in support of ensuring an uninterrupted, sustainable supply of affordable, quality products. Focus is on Measles, Meningitis, Polio and Special Vaccines.
This includes:
1. Ensuring all procurement activities are in compliance with the UNICEF
Financial Rules and Regulations, Supply Division Manual, and all other
applicable procurement procedures.
2. Conducting contracts management to ensure supplier compliance to
LTA's and purchase order terms and conditions.
3. Issuing international tender invitations to acceptable suppliers,
evaluating quotations, clarifying offers, and negotiating with suppliers
as appropriate.
4. Making recommendations for finalization of purchases, adjudicating
offers in consultation with WHO, and Centres within the Division.
Preparing and defending submissions to the Contract Review Committee.
5. Working closely with programmes on issues of long term forecasting of
quantities and planning of funding.
6. Ensuring adequate and coordinated planning of procurement and demand
of vaccines during peak and campaign seasons.
7. Reviewing and providing recommendations for Local Procurement by
Field Offices.
8. Reviewing material specifications and requirements with Centres
within the Division to ensure completeness and appropriateness.
9. In partnership with WHO and internal Centres, evaluates suppliers
with respect to delivery performance, product acceptability, and
commercial acceptability.
10.Establishing work plans and priorities, monitoring achievements
and evaluating performance of support staff.
Qualifications and Competencies:
· Minimum five year of progressively responsible professional
experience including at least three at the international level.
· Experience in commercial activities with the public or private sector
in developing and industrialized countries.
· Experience in procurement of vaccine/biological materials would be an
asset.
· Knowledge of worldwide procurement, contract negotiations and
administration.
· Good analytical skill and negotiating skills.
· Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and
material resources.
· Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in
written and oral form.
· Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
· Ability to establish harmonious work-relationships with colleagues in
an international and multicultural environment.
· Ability to supervise and direct a team of support staff.
· Fluency in English and proficiency in other UN language is required.
NOTE: The contract duration is for one year and contract renewals will be subject to availability of funding.
Remuneration:
UNICEF's salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System. For further information on the UN Common System salaries and benefits, please visit the United Nations Web site at www.un.org/Depts/OHRM
Applications from female candidates are especially welcome. Please send detailed resume, in English, quoting VN-06-18751 to:
Chief, Human Resources:
cphintrecruit@unicef.org
Applications for this position must be received by 27 October 2006.
Acknowledgements will be sent only to shortlisted candidates.
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