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UNOPS Careers – Support Services Officer at United Nations Office for Project Services
Organisation: United Nations
Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Vacancy Code:
VA/2014/B5001/5613
VA/2014/B5001/5613
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
About UNOPS:
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.
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.
About PSC:
The UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster, within the Global Portfolio
Services Office (GPSO), is a principal service provider to the United Nations,
governments of mine-affected countries and other partners. The Peace and
Security Cluster was established in 1997. Based in New York, it has helped
partners to significantly improve the lives of people in more than 30 countries
across the world.
Services Office (GPSO), is a principal service provider to the United Nations,
governments of mine-affected countries and other partners. The Peace and
Security Cluster was established in 1997. Based in New York, it has helped
partners to significantly improve the lives of people in more than 30 countries
across the world.
The Peace and Security Cluster supports emergency, post-conflict and
peacekeeping operations. It delivers fast procurement, recruitment and
management services to facilitate humanitarian aid and launch emergency mine
clearance.
peacekeeping operations. It delivers fast procurement, recruitment and
management services to facilitate humanitarian aid and launch emergency mine
clearance.
The cluster is responsible for administration, as well as providing
support and overseeing the day-to-day management of the project field offices,
in line with the partners’ requirements and UNOPS rules and regulations. It is
headed by the Cluster Chief who has overall authority and accountability for
the performance of the Peace and Security Cluster on behalf of its partners.
support and overseeing the day-to-day management of the project field offices,
in line with the partners’ requirements and UNOPS rules and regulations. It is
headed by the Cluster Chief who has overall authority and accountability for
the performance of the Peace and Security Cluster on behalf of its partners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensures provision of efficient procurement and oversight of the
support team focusing on achievement of the following results:
support team focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Ensure compliance with UNOPS rules and
regulations in the field and elaboration of the Programme procurement
strategies including procurement planning, sourcing strategy, supplier
selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship
management, e-procurement. - General oversight and assisting in
development of contract strategy including tendering processes and evaluation,
managing the contract and contractor, legal implications. - Management of procurement processes in
accordance with UNOPS rules and regulations. - 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; - Provision of guidance on all procurement
matters.
2. Ensures efficient logistics and asset management services, focusing
on achievement of the following results:
on achievement of the following results:
- 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. - Implementation of an asset management and
accounting system for all UNOPS managed equipment and properties in
accordance 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.;
3. Ensures effective and accurate financial resources management and
assistance to the HoSS focusing on achievement of the following results:
assistance to the HoSS focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Assist in planning, expenditure tracking
and audit of financial resources, in accordance with UNOPS rules and
regulations. - Monitoring of administrative budget
expenditures and advice to HoSS 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.
4. Ensures forward-looking information and communication management
focusing on achievement of the following results:
focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Use of Atlas functionality for improved
business results and improved client services. - 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 applications for optimal content management, knowledge
sharing, information provision and learning including e-registry,
web-based office management system, etc.
5. Ensures proper management of security-related issues, focusing on
achievement of the following results:
achievement of the following results:
- Review of security arrangements in light
of requirements and ensure the efficient implementation of all recommended
measures; - Guidance and supervision to the security
guards for safeguarding the staff and premises.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should possess an advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in accounting, business
administration, public administration, Purchasing and Logistics, commerce,
or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with
qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree. Also a membership of a recognized Professional body will be an
added advantage. - At least five years of progressively
responsible experience in Financial Management, Administration,
Procurement, Human Resources of development programs and projects.
Language: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is
required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Personal Competencies:
- High degree of creativity
- Commitment to continuous learning
- High degree of accountability
- Excellent planning and organizational
skills - Excellent communication skills
- High teamwork
- Client orientation
- Technological awareness
Knowledge Management and Learning:
- Promotes knowledge management and a
learning environment in the office through personal example - Actively works towards continuing personal
learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning
plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
- Ability to engage in strategic planning,
results-based management and reporting - Ability to engage in formulation and
monitoring of management projects - Solid working knowledge in financial
resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement,
information and communication technology, general administration - Ability to adapt and engage in
implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff
behavioural/ attitudinal change
Management and Leadership:
- Builds strong relationships with clients,
focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to
feedback - Consistently approaches work with energy
and a positive, constructive attitude - Demonstrates openness to change and
ability to manage complexities - Shows mentoring as well as conflict
resolution skills
How to Apply:
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Deadline: 7th August 2014
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