E-DRUG: Job Announcement-UNICEF Supply Division-Contracts Officer (New
Vaccines) L-4
MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN
CONTRACTS OFFICER (New Vaccines) L-4
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 responsible for the planning, development and implementation of procurement including contract programming, worldwide market research and long-range procurement planning in order to achieve the most cost-effective means of procurement of New Vaccines. Estimated annual procurement value USD 150,000,000.
This includes:
1. Managing procurement of materials; including proposing method of purchase; LTA's, Regional Procurement, Direct Order, etc.
2. Conducting contracts management to ensure supplier compliance to LTA's and purchase order terms and conditions.
3. Ensuring all procurement activities are in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, UNICEF Supply Division Manual, and all other applicable procurement procedures.
4. Providing advice/guidance to requisitioning County and Regional Offices concerning contractual conditions and supplier appraisals for purchasing of products/services.
5. Undertaking consultant or audit missions to field offices as requested.
6. Preparing and negotiating Memoranda of Understanding and obtaining approvals thereto
7. Reviewing material specifications and requirements with Centres within the Division to ensure completeness and appropriateness.
8. In partnership with internal Centres, evaluating suppliers with respect to delivery performance, product acceptability and commercial acceptability.
9. Performing as a liaison in communicating with other Centres in the Division regarding implementation of procurement cycle.
10. Establishing work plans and priorities, monitoring achievements and evaluating performance of support staff.
Qualifications and Competencies:
· Advanced University Degree in business administration, commerce,
pharmaceuticals, law or technical field required.
· Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional
experience including at least three at the international level in the
field of vaccine and pharmaceuticals procurement.
· Experience in commercial activities with the public or private sector
in developing and industrialized countries.
· Experience with worldwide procurement, contract negotiations and
administration, combined with broader economic knowledge.
· Knowledge of worldwide public procurement, contract negotiations and
administration.
· Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations.
· Good analytical skill and negotiating skills.
· Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in
written and oral form.
· Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of financial and
material resources.
· Ability to establish harmonious work-relationships with colleagues in
an international and multicultural environment.
· Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support
staff.
· Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment.
· Good knowledge of computer applications.
· Fluency in English and another UN language are 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-06-22395 to: Chief, Human
Resources: cphintrecruit@unicef.org
Applications for this position must be received by 30 October 2006.
Acknowledgements will be sent only to shortlisted candidates.
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