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• Serves as a senior procurement and
  contracting expert in the Procurement Office with responsibility for the
  world-wide procurement of a wide variety of supplies and services
  associated with highly complex (technically and legally) contracts and
  procurement activities.
• Offers timely technical support on
  procurement activities to officials of substantive units during all phases
  of the procurement cycle.
• Keenly review and analyze the existing
  procurement procedures at the Procurement Office and identify areas of
  risk to the finances and reputation of the Organization with emphasis on
  governance, ethics and integrity; make recommendations for corrective
  action and implement new measures to strengthen internal controls in
  procurement by the Procurement Office, having particular regard to the
  areas of governance, ethics and integrity. Identify potential areas of
  vulnerability and risk to compliance; propose and implement strategies for
  the resolution of problem areas identified; and provide general guidance
  for the avoidance or handling of similar situations in the future.
• Respond to alleged violations of the United
  Nations Financial Regulations and Rules, procurement policies and
  practices, Administrative Instructions and applicable Standards of Conduct
  by evaluating the data pertinent to the alleged violations and
  recommending the initiation of investigative procedures or other
  appropriate corrective action. Monitor compliance by the Procurement
  Office with the Resolutions of the General Assembly.
• Develops new tactical approaches to
  contracts, as well as new methods for their application, based on market
  research.
• Prepares a variety of procurement-related
  documents, correspondences and reports, analyzes the existing practices
  and procedures and contributes to development of institutional procurement
  policies and procedures; develops standards and criteria for the
  evaluation of goods, services, supplier capacity, etc.
• Maintains under constant examination
  production patterns in exporting countries; evaluates the productive
  capacities and performance of manufacturers to identify supply sources.
• 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.
• Provides direction and guidance to more
  junior staff.
• Perform any other duties as and when
  required.

• Cost effectively delivers assigned
  procurement programs.
• Develops and adjusts procurement strategies
  and approaches to address especially difficult procurement matters that
  may lack precedent.
• Prepares concise reports, assessments and
  rationales that facilitate decision-making on policy and other issues.
• Forms strong partnerships with stakeholders
  in the procurement process; resolves conflicting situations and influence
  parties to accept compromise solutions to achieve objectives.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Procurement Officer career opportunity should hold an advanced university
  degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public
  administration, commerce, supply chain, law or a related field. A
  first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of
  qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
  degree.
• At least seven years of progressively
  responsible experience in procurement, contract management or
  administration in the public or private sector, of which at least five
  years should be directly related to first-hand procurement preferably at
  the international level, is required
• Languages: Fluency in English (oral and
  written) is required.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of internationally
  recognized procurement standards and of all phases of international
  procurement techniques and operations used in contracting for highly
  complex and technologically advanced goods and services. Knowledge of
  contract law and expertise in handling complex procurement and 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 complex and/or sensitive 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. Takes responsibility for
  incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
  women and men in all areas of work.
• Planning and Organizing: 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.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all
  responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one
  has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
  operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports
  subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated
  assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings
  and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• 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.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other
  people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results.
  Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives.
  Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to
  understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by
  pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement;
  does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular
  stands.

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