Procurement Specialist (Biological Equipment Specialist) - Retainer
Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Procurement
- Documentation and Information Management
- Closing Date: 2024-05-06
Functional Responsibilities
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Project Manager the critical functions of the Technical Advisor include the following:
1. Technical Support
- Review the equipment needs of the selected institutions and in consultation with relevant stakeholders provide advice on the best technical solutions to meet the identified needs.
- Develop and finalise the technical specifications for the biological equipment to be procured considering the needs and technical possibilities.
- Provide the project manager with an expert opinion based on the industry trends, suitability and the users' specific context.
- Participate in discussions with the stakeholders to refine and modify equipment specifications
- Carry out a market analysis in order to identify the potential suppliers (the leading producers /distributors including the export/import licence requirements) of the needed biological equipment.
- Identify technical criteria and proposal evaluation guidelines for the procurement process.
- Provide technical support in evaluating the bids and selecting suitable suppliers to deliver the equipment.
2. Quality Assurance
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Inspect and certify the equipment delivered matches UNOPS requirements and are in good working condition
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Supervise the execution of installation, testing, and commissioning of equipment
3. User training
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Define the appropriate user training requirements for the equipment to be procured
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Supervise the user training exercise by the suppliers
4. Others tasks
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Provide backstopping technical support as requested on any technical issue.
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Any other tasks related to providing high-level technical advice to EU CBRN project as required by the project team.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
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Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in science, biology, biological technology, or another relevant discipline is required
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Bachelor's degree in above-mentioned areas with an additional two years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- At least 5 years’ experience in managing technical issues related to biological equipment is required.
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A minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in international public procurement is required
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Proven ability to develop technical specifications for biological equipment and produce high-quality associated documentation (technical ToRs, training manuals) is required
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Familiarity with international tendering processes is required
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Previous relevant work experience with the UN or other international organisations is an asset.
Language:
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Fluency in written and oral English is required
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Knowledge of another official UN official language is an asset
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.