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Posting Title: CHIEF, PROCUREMENT, P4
Job Code Title: CHIEF OF UNIT, PROCUREMENT
Department/Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Job Opening Number: 21-Procurement-RMT-152335-R-Arusha (R)
Staffing Exercise N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Arusha branch of the Mechanism. The incumbent reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.

Responsibilities
Within delegated authority the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
•
Serves as a senior procurement and contracting expert with
responsibility for the supervision of a geographically separated team
(located in Arusha, Tanzania and The Hague, Netherlands) carrying out
international procurement of a wide variety of supplies and services
associated with complex (technically and legally) contracts and
procurement activities, in accordance with the UN established
procurement procedures and the UN Financial Rules and Regulations.
•
Plans, develops and manages the procurement activities for the
Mechanism (Arusha and Hague Branches, Kigali and Sarajevo Field
Offices).
• Provides policy procurement guidance and technical
advice on procurement strategic activities to all levels of officials
during all phases of the procurement cycle.
• Analyzes, evaluates and
assigns procurement requests and ensures that technical specifications
are thorough in terms of completeness; also ensures the use of
appropriate evaluation criteria in accordance with best value for money
policies.
• Develops and prepares complex contracts for procurement
of non-routine and complex commodities services; issues international
tender invitations; makes recommendations for finalization of purchases
and award of contracts; signs procurement orders up to the delegated
threshold, and, in cases where the amount exceeds the threshold,
prepares submissions to the Contracts Committee for review and
subsequent approval by the authorized official.
• Where required,
develops new strategic and tactical approaches to contracts, as well as
new methods for their application, based on market research.
• Works
in tandem with requisitioning entities for procurement planning, to
develop effective procurement strategies and prioritises/coordinates
contending procurement projects.
• Contributes to development of
institutional procurement policies and procedures; develops standards
and criteria for the evaluation of goods, services, supplier capacity,
etc.
• Supervises the identification of potential suppliers. Approves Source Selection Plan for formal procurement cases.
•
Establishes approaches for negotiations and conducts or coordinates all
phases of negotiations with all concerned parties, including the
negotiation of disputes arising from contracts.
• May carry out consultancy missions to the field.
•
Contributes to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on
budget/programme performance or on programmatic/substantive issues, as
appropriate.
• Carries out administrative tasks necessary for the
functioning of the Unit, including preparation of budgets, assigning and
monitoring the performance parameters and critical indicators,
evaluation of staff performance, interviews of candidates for job
openings and evaluation of candidates; recruits staff taking due account
of geographical and gender balance and other institutional directives.
•
Participates in international, regional or national meetings on
procurement and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on issues;
holds organizational discussions with representatives of other
institutions.
• Perform other related work, as required.

Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge of internationally recognized procurement
standards and of all phases of international procurement techniques and
operations used in contracting for a diverse range of goods and
services. Knowledge of contract law and expertise in handling complex
contract issues. Knowledge of quantitative methods to measure supplier
capacity systems and ability to identify sources of supply, market
trends and pricing. Ability to shape and influence agreements with
requisitioning units and vendors. Ability to apply technical expertise
to resolve a range of issues/problems. Ability to develop procurement
policies, procedures and new programmes. Shows pride in work and in
achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional
rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with
difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations.

•
Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with
agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments,
adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and
resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for
contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as
necessary. Uses time efficiently.

• Client Orientation –
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and
seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and
maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust
and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate
solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’
environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients
informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for
delivery of products or services to client.

• Managing
Performance – delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability
and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities
and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges
the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches
task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines.
Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to
staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative.
Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff.
Appraises performance fairly

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in
business administration, public administration, commerce, audit,
procurement, law, or related field. A first-level university degree in
any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of
qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree. Procurement certification, such as UK CIPS (at least
level 3), US ISM CPM, CPSM or equivalent is mandatory.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in
procurement, contract management, or related area is required, with a
proven record of handling complex procurement evaluation and tendering
processes is required.
Previous experience with procurement within the United Nations is highly desirable.
Experience with SAP enterprise resource management systems (such as Umoja) is highly desirable.
Experience in team management, especially across multiple locations is desirable.
Experience in working with senior management is desirable.
Procurement certification, such as UK CIPS (at least level 3), US ISM CPM, CPSM or equivalent is mandatory.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. Fluency
in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French,
Dutch and/or Swahili may be an advantage.

Assessment
There may be an assessment exercise for qualified candidates followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender
balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
for this position.

The appointment is limited to the
International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of
the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial
funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the
extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the
international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff
Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent
department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the
United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General.
Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in
accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this
context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the
Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.

NOTE FOR PREVIOUSLY ROSTERED CANDIDATES
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candidates must express their interest and availability for published
job openings by submitting an updated PHP and cover letter.

United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United
Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is
the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency,
competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for
employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of
international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian
law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if
there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in
the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation”
means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability,
differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not
limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the
sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual
or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force
or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment”
means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be
expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such
conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or
creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when
the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the
perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes
other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due
regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as
wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no
restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any
capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and
subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking
environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment,
transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the
highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting
an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to
the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to
any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff
regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited
staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new
functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by
the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully
all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira.
For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the
Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on
the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The
evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the
information submitted in the application according to the evaluation
criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of
the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations,
resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules,
administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide
complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile
and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to
be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition,
deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that
have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for
selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information
provided in the application.

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Posting Period: 01 April 2021 – 30 April 2021