Vacancy at UNOPS (Procurement Assistant) - 2015

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity

Job Title: Procurement Assistant

Location 
Abuja

Job Field
Procurement, Store-Keeping

Job Detail
Nigeria is one of the world’s largest oil producers. Since 2004, an insurgency has broken out in the Niger delta, Nigeria’s oil-producing region. The desperately impoverished local residents of the delta have seen little benefit from Nigeria’s vast oil riches, and rebel groups are fighting for a more equal distribution of the wealth as well as greater regional autonomy. Violence by rebel groups has disrupted oil production and reduced output by about 20%.
In 2006, the United Nations Development Programme UNDP has launched the Niger Delta Job Creation and Conflict Prevention Initiative, funded by the SHELL Petroleum Development Company and the Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers State Governments. The general objective is to participate in mitigating the violence in the Niger Delta area by offering opportunities to the youths of the militant groups. To reach this objective, the project’s aim is to convert three existing state owned vocational training facilities into Multi-Purpose Youth Centres MPYCs. The Niger Delta militant youth groups and the youth from the immediate surrounding area are the target beneficiaries.
Following a progress review undertaken in late December 2006 in the course of which the findings and recommendations of the technical experts were considered, the initial implementing partner requested that a new management arrangement should be put in place, given the increased scope and complexity of the project. UNOPS has been chosen to be the implementation partner of UNDP and therefore wishes to appoint a Procurement Assistant to undertake the tasks as described hereafter

Competencies
UNOPS Core Values, Competencies

Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Commitment to continuous Learning
Accountability
Planning and Organizing
Results orientation
Communications skills:
Teamwork skills
Client orientation
Creativity and innovation
Technological awareness
Functional Competencies

Shares knowledge and Experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to perform a variety of specialized procurement, logistics and administrative tasks. Ability to review a variety of data, identifying and adjusting discrepancies, identify and resolve operational problems.
Ability to perform work of confidential nature, handle a large volume of work and meet deadlines.
Good knowledge of UNOPS procurement and financial rules and regulations
Strong IT skills, knowledge of variety of internet-based applications

Leadership and Self-Management
Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
Keen sense of ethics and integrity in dealing with clients and service providers.
Certifications

Education and Experience, Language requirements
High School Diploma combine with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance, administrative support services or procurement in the UN or similar international organization.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. Experience in handling of web-based management systems or ATLAS.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type:Local ICA support
Contract level: LICA 5
Contract duration: 3 months with possible extension

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