Procurement Officer at United Nations, Nairobi Full Time

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge of internationally recognized procurement standards and techniques to manage procurement operations for a diverse range of goods and services
• Possess expertise in contract law and ability to handle complex contract issues
• Identify sources of supply, market trends and pricing through quantitative methods to measure supplier capacity systems
• Shape and influence agreements with requisitioning units and vendors
• Analyze and interpret data to support decision-making and communicate information to management
• Apply technical expertise to resolve a range of procurement issues/problems
• Incorporate gender perspectives and ensure equal participation of women and men in all areas of work
• Develop clear goals, identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
• Take ownership of all responsibilities and deliver outputs within prescribed time, cost, and quality standards
• Operate in compliance with organizational regulations and rules, and take personal responsibility for any shortcomings of the work unit
• Supervise a procurement team and manage large procurement cases for goods and services
• Utilize data analytics or related skills to improve procurement processes

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, commerce, engineering, law, or related fields
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) Level 4 or equivalent professional certification
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, or related area, with at least 3 years of direct first-hand work in procurement and 1 year or more in procuring design and construction related services
• Experience in managing large procurement cases for goods and services in a large international organization is desirable
• Experience in procurement of building facilities and infrastructure related services is desirable
• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.