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UN National Support Services Officer Job Opportunities – United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Job Title: National Support Services Officer
Organisation: United Nations
Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Contracts
Management Officer (CMO)
Management Officer (CMO)
Vacancy Code:
VA/2017/B5001/12919
VA/2017/B5001/12919
About UNOPS:
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)’ mission is to
expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peace
building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in
need. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS
vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet
world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN
organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other
development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to
results on the ground.
expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peace
building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in
need. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS
vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet
world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN
organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other
development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to
results on the ground.
Job Summary: The National
Support Services Officer will provide support services in the areas of
procurement and logistics as part of the United Nations Entebbe Support Base
(ESB) that oversees/provides overall
support to other ESB programmes.
Support Services Officer will provide support services in the areas of
procurement and logistics as part of the United Nations Entebbe Support Base
(ESB) that oversees/provides overall
support to other ESB programmes.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Ensures provision of efficient procurement and oversight of the support
team:
team:
- Ensure compliance with UNOPS rules and
regulations in the field and support in the elaboration of the Programme
procurement strategies including procurement planning, sourcing strategy,
supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer
relationship management, e-procurement. - Provide general oversight and assisting in
development of contract strategy including tendering processes and
evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, legal implications. - Oversight of procurement processes in
accordance with UNOPS rules and regulations. - Tasked with the development and
implementation of a procurement management system in relation to planning,
awarding, administering and monitoring of all matters related to
procurement, in accordance with UNOPS Procurement Manual. - Supervision of the preparation of tendering
documents for international procurement requirements; the establishment of
shortlist of suitable contractors/suppliers, and the preparation and issue
of local tenders. Together with the requesting Programme component,
evaluation of bids or proposals received and recommendations for contract
awards. - Efficient implementation of a vendor
database and use of the system to record the listing, updating, evaluation
and monitoring of performance of service providers and vendors. - Tasked with the provision of guidance on
all procurement matters.
Ensures efficient logistics and asset management services:
- In charge of the development and
implementation of a comprehensive logistics system in accordance with
UNOPS Logistical Procedures. - Development and implementation of a
coherent logistical supply system in accordance with UNOPS Procurement
Rules and Regulations. - Management of the movement of personnel
and equipment into and within the duty station. - Oversight of logistical services in
accordance with UNOPS rules and regulations. - Tasked with the implementation of an asset
management and accounting system for all UNOPS managed equipment and
properties in accordance with UNOPS lease and asset management policy. - Implementation of a repair and maintenance
system for all equipment including EDP equipment, communications
equipment, vehicles and generators, etc.
Ensures effective and accurate financial resources management and
assistance to the Head of Support Services:
assistance to the Head of Support Services:
- Provide support in planning, expenditure
tracking and audit of financial resources, in accordance with UNOPS rules
and regulations. - Tasked with monitoring of administrative
budget expenditures and advice to Head of Support Services on the budget
status, ensuring that funds allocated are not exceeded or that additional
funds are allocated when required; response to queries on financial and
administrative matters. - Assist in development and implementation
of a finance management system in accordance with UNOPS Financial Rules
and Regulations. - Monitoring and production of Cash Flows on
regular basis with regards to the ongoing projects and financial
agreements.
Ensures forward-looking information and communication management:
- Use of OneUNOPS ERP system functionality
for improved business results and improved client services. - In charge of the identification of
opportunities and ways of converting business processes into web-based
systems to address the issues of efficiency and full accountability. - Identification and promotion of different
systems and application s for optimal content management, knowledge
sharing, information provision and learning including e-registry,
web-based office management system, etc.
Ensures proper management of transport-related issues:
- Review of security arrangements in light
of requirements and ensure the efficient implementation of all recommended
measures. Following the SOPs and effective implementation of the vehicle
fleet management system.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Compliance with UNOPS rules and
regulations proven during quarterly reviews and audits. - Procurement plan drafted, reviewed and
amended at agreed intervals. - Quarterly procurement plans presented and
approved by the last month of each previous reporting quarter. - Procurement lead times established and
followed on each procurement case. - Procurement process map is developed and
adhered to on the routine basis. - Procurement case files are updated
regularly and timely; stored and available for review by management and
audits. - Local and regional vendor database is up
to date and comprehensive. - Queries on all procurement matters are
responded to within reasonable time. - Logistics process maps arc drafted,
reviewed and adopted for each process, including management of assets,
movement of goods/cargo and are in accordance with UNOPS Logistical
Procedures. - Logistical supply system is working
efficiently and without delays. - Movement of personnel and equipment into
and within their duty stat ions is not delayed. - Assets are received, recorded and managed
efficiently, including semi-annual inventory checks and reports, ensuring
all assets are properly accounted for and the each movement is recorded. - Reporting system on Programme assets is in
place and accurate including the asset management software and periodic
status reports produced for UNMAS and UNOPS headquarters. - Regularly contributes in the expenditure
tracking of financial resources, to assist in proper documentation for
auditing and other reporting purposes. - Monitors administrative budget
expenditures, ensuring that funds allocated are not exceeded. - Assists in development and implementation
of a finance management system in accordance with UNOPS Financial Rules
and Regulations. - Assists in monitoring and production of
cash flows on regular basis with regards to the ongoing projects and
financial agreements. - Achieves proficiency in use of OneUNOPS
functionality in all his/her functions. - Follows internal policies on web-based
systems (0 address the issues of efficiency and full accountability. - Identifies different systems and applications
for optimal content management, knowledge sharing. Information provision
and learning including e-registry, cloud storage. Web-based office
management system. etc. - Vehicle fleet management for Entebbe
office is adequate. - Regularly liaises with the Mission/Base
transport officers and workshops to ensure that all vehicles are properly
maintained, ensured and SOPs up to date.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
Office for Project Services (UNOPS) National Support Services Officer job
placement should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s or
equivalent) preferably in Business Administration, Procurement/Supply
Chain, or other relevant field combined with minimum of five years’ of
relevant experience OR - First level university degree (Bachelor’s
or equivalent) in Business Administration, Procurement/Supply Chain, or
other relevant field combined with minimum of 7 years’ of relevant
experience OR - At least five years of combined experience
in programme support services in areas of procurement, logistics, asset
management, finance and administration is required; - Professional Certification in CIPS
(certification in public procurement) Level 2 is required - One year of experience working with UN,
and good knowledge of UN/UNOPS Staff rules is required. - Previous exposure and experience of UNOPS
ERP systems (oneUnops, WASP asset management software) is desired. - Previous experience working under pressure
in a multicultural environment is required. - Experience in use of MS office software is
required. - Language: Fluency in English (speaking,
writing and reading) is required. Knowledge of another UN official
language is desired.
Personal Competencies:
- Develops and implements sustainable
business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to
positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact
and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the
organization. - Treats all individuals with respect;
responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same.
Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of
trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. - Acts as a positive role model contributing
to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.
For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model,
motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate
leadership styles. - Demonstrates understanding of the impact
of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first.
Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent
partner for others (if relevant to the role). - Efficiently establishes an appropriate
course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead
to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas.
Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands
that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our
beneficiaries. - Open to change and flexible in a fast
paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing
circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own
behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues
continuous improvements. - Evaluates data and courses of action to
reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach
with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to
problem-solving. - Expresses ideas or facts in a clear,
concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the
feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares
knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of
opinion and finding common ground.
How to Apply:
If interested in joining the United Nations Office for Project Services
(UNOPS) in the aforementioned capacity, please click on link below to visit
website and create profile or express interest if you already have a profile on
the UN system.
(UNOPS) in the aforementioned capacity, please click on link below to visit
website and create profile or express interest if you already have a profile on
the UN system.
Deadline: 30th August
2017
2017
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