UNDP/Procurement Assistant
Job Description
The United Nations Development Programme/Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (UNDP/PAPP) is seeking a qualified candidate for the post of Procurement Assistant in the Jerusalem office. The Procurement Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach in the Procurement Unit.
The Procurement Assistant works in close collaboration with the Management Support, Operations, Programme and project teams in the Country Office to successfully deliver procurement services.
Description of Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Assistant shall undertake the following duties:
- Provision of inputs to preparation of procurement plans
- Support to organisation throughout the procurement process, including preparation of bidding documents, receipt of quotations and tenders and participation in the evaluation
- Preparation of purchase orders and contracts
- Management of purchase orders including timely dispatch and corrective actions as required
- Provision of information for preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for the procurement services provided by UNDP to other agencies
- Creation of vendor profiles in Atlas
- Design and management of procurement filing system – paper based and electronic versions
- Development and management of the rosters of suppliers
- Management of procurement related databases
- Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in Procurement
Corporate competencies
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism
Functional competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Shares knowledge sharing and experience
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in procurement, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to provide perform a variety of standard tasks related to contract, asset and procurement management, including screening, collecting and preparation of documentation, data processing, bid evaluation, filing, provision of information and control of assets
- Good knowledge of financial rules and regulations
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems
Leadership and Self-Management
- Focuses on result for the client and responds to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
Education:
Secondary Education. Some training in procurement is an asset.
Experience:
3 years relevant administrative experience.
Previous experience in procurement is an asset.
Good knowledge of MS office packages.
Experience of Atlas usage is an asset.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and Arabic.
Knowledge of Hebrew is an asset.
UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer -
applications from men and women will be considered equally.
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Job Details
Job Title
UNDP/Procurement Assistant
Deadline
20 - Feb - 2009
Location
Jerusalem
Job Type
Full time
Position Level
Mid Career
Salary
N/A
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Experience
No Experience
Category
Business & Admin
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