UNFPA SURGE RESPONSE ROSTER – EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT POSITIONS
UNFPA is building a roster of highly qualified Emergency Procurement Officers ready to be deployed to humanitarian crises worldwide. As a member of our roster, you will be called upon to provide critical support in ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of essential supplies and services to affected populations. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of millions of people.
UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
We promote gender equality and empower women, girls, and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures. We work with partners in more than 150 countries to provide access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services. Our goal is ending unmet need for family planning, preventable maternal death, and gender-based violence and harmful practices including child marriage and female genital mutilation by 2030.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to make a direct impact during humanitarian emergencies, protecting the health and rights of women and girls.
- Deployment for short term (3 to 6 months) surge missions as part of UNFPA humanitarian response.
- A platform to utilize your expertise in Emergency Procurement
Key Responsibilities (upon deployment):
Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement plans based on consolidated supply plans, aligned with humanitarian response strategies, ensuring they meet the needs of affected populations while adhering to UNFPA's procurement policies and procedures.
Tender Management: Lead and manage tender processes, including preparation of solicitation documents, evaluation of bids, and contract award, ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance with relevant regulations.
Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions, monitoring performance, and ensuring the timely delivery of quality goods and services.
Interagency coordination: Proactively work with UN partners to optimize procurement with a goal improve speed of procurement, improve economy of scale and leverage comparative advantages of partners
Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess market conditions, ensuring value for money and cost-effectiveness in procurement activities.
Logistics Coordination: Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services from procurement to distribution, addressing any bottlenecks or challenges.
Capacity Building: Train and mentor local procurement staff, building their capacity to effectively manage procurement processes in emergency settings.
Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate and timely procurement reports to UNFPA management and donors, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
What we're looking for:
Education: University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, with a demonstrable track record of success in humanitarian emergency response settings.
Expertise: In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and international standards.
Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure and in challenging environments. Proficiency in relevant software applications.
Languages: Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in other UN languages (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is an asset.
Other: Willingness to travel and deploy to various locations worldwide on short notice. Knowledge of UNFPA's mandate and humanitarian principles is desirable.
How You'll Be Assessed?
Resume & Application Review: Our vetting committee will examine your resume, application, and supporting paragraph to determine if your experience and skills align with UNFPA's surge needs.
Technical & Soft Skills Assessment: You may be asked to complete a technical assessment tailored to Emergency procurement area of expertise to evaluate your knowledge and problem-solving abilities. You may also have to answer questions relating to soft skills.
Video Interview: Candidate may be invited to a recorded video interview where you'll answer questions covering both technical and behavioral aspects relevant to humanitarian work.
Reference Checks: As a final step, we may request your professional references to gain further insights into your work ethic, performance under pressure, and suitability for surge deployments.
We look at the whole picture, considering your technical and soft skills, adaptability, commitment to UNFPA's mission, and potential to successfully contribute in crisis settings.
Selected candidates will be added to UNFPA’s Surge Response Roster and contacted for any opportunities that meet their profile.