Procurement Assistant job at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) | Apply Now

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

• A Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contracts management, administration or related area is required. The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced to three for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

• Experience in identifying vendors and working with vendor databases is required. Work experience with an ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) system is required.

• Work experience with SAP (System, Applications & Products)/Umoja is desirable.

• Experience in procurement and contract management in an international organization or within the United Nations system or public international organization is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages

• Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking

• English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

• Desirable Languages

• Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking

• French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge of procurement policies, processes and procedures generally and, in particular, those related to the purchase of supplies and services. Has knowledge of financial rules and regulations and ability to research and gather information from a variety of standard sources and to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Has ability to perform analysis, modelling, and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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 & 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.

No Fee: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.