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UNRWA Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for professionals interested working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are then we would like to hear from you. UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers.

 

 

 

Location Gaza Field
Type of Appointment Fixed Term
Deadline for Application 25 August 2013
Vacancy Announcement Number 01-08-2013
Grade 17
Department/Division Procurement

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Plans, develops and manages implementation of procurement functions and compliance of procurement procedures; is responsible for immediate supervision of team of Procurement and Contracting; plans and allocates work assignments; coaches, mentors and evaluates staff; participates in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programmes;
-Performs quality assurance functions in relation to all Gaza Field Procurement and Procurement Cycle Management; analyzes and evaluates procurement requisitions and supervises the procurement team in task prioritization; approves work plans and ensures work flow and achievement of results; oversees List of Requirement/List of Requirement Consolidated (LOR/LRC) submissions and coordinates with the HQ (Amman) on Local Procurement Authority (LPA) matters;
-Oversees development and preparation of highly complex contracts and is responsible with the FPO to post tenders on United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) and UNRWA web sites; identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required; plans time and coordinates resources to achieve targeted goals;
-Oversees preparations and ensures quality requirements of submissions to the Local Committee for Procurement (LCP)/Agency Committee for Procurement (ACP) reviews and subsequent approval by the awarding authorities; presents the cases to advisory committees and awarding authorities in the absence of the FPO;
-Contributes to development of procurement policies and procedures; develops standards and criteria for the evaluation of goods, services, supplier capacity in line with the UNRWA Procurement Manual and rules and regulations;
-Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
-Advanced university degree in supply chain management, business administration, public administration, commerce or related field.
-Seven years of experience in procurement related function of which at least three years have been in a supervisory position.
-Experience or training in the use of personal computers and in operating of standard software applications such as MS-Word, Excel, Access.
-Excellent command of spoken and written English.
-Proven ability to perform at the supervisory level with minimal direct supervision.
-Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain difficult issues,
-Demonstrated ability to manage the entire procurement process.
-Strong organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, prioritizing activities and assignments.
-Professionalism; judgment; decision making; commitment and integrity.
-High proficiency in standard computer applications including MS Office.
-Possession of a valid driving license.
-It is desirable to have experience in working with the UN procurement rules and regulations; and experience in using Enterprise Resource Platforms or procurement specific software applications.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
-Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1507.70; plus a special professional allowance 25%; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 18%) and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
-Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period.
-Leave: 30 days annual leave
-Pension: Provident Fund contribution
-Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.

GENERAL INFORMATION
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs.

 
Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. An internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position.
The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without readvertising the vacancy.


HOW TO APPLY

If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts