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ACQUISITION PLANNING OFFICER

Multiple locations

  • Organization: UNDOS - United Nations Department of Operational Support
  • Location: Multiple locations
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Human Resources
    • Logistics
    • Supply Chain
    • Logistics, Transportation and Supply ChainLogistics and Supply Chain
  • Closing Date: Closed

Special Notice

The United Nation Secretariat maintains rosters of qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings in peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field operations. The purpose of this job opening is to generate a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the roster. The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for field mission vacancies open only to roster members. Roster membership does not guarantee selection.

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations in peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field operations. The Acquisition Planning Officer usually reports to
the Chief Acquisition Planning Section or to the Chief Supply Chain Management of the Mission Support Component of the mission.

Responsibilities

The position leads and coordinates the planning, development and management of the acquisition process for various services and commodities (e.g. information technology and communication equipment, vehicles, medical equipment and supplies, food rations, fuel, construction and building maintenance materials, stationery and office supplies, furniture and fixtures, accommodation and office equipment etc.), taking into account different sourcing options, including global and regional systems contracts, local market conditions, logistics forecasting, inventory holdings in situ or elsewhere in field missions supported by the United Nations Department of Field Support (DFS), supply schedules, and ongoing assessment and prioritization of operational supply chain requirements. Within delegated authority, the Acquisition Planning Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Oversees work plans and supervises staff; establishes priorities and sets performance goals for staff; recommends and coordinates training programs; actively engages in management of duties' performance and ensures the provision of management, guidance development, training, constructive feedback, performance evaluation and appraisal, and provision of administrative support and other management functions to staff in his/her area of responsibility;
• Coordinates with the mission support centre regarding strategic mission objectives and mission priority projects requiring support in terms of materials and services;
• Coordinates with technical units (former Self Accounting Units) on their projected demand ahead of budget formulation in order to establish the mission's annual demand plan (i.e. draft acquisition plan) based on mission priorities;
• Analyses budget projections and demand plans from technical units through review of stock holdings, consumption patterns, procurement· cycle times, requirements and forecasts of internal and external customers;
• Coordinates with UN Global Service Centre (UNGSC) and/or UN headquarters regarding the submission of the mission's demand plan as input for the consolidated global acquisition plan;
• Integrates and monitors the implementation of the Mission Acquisition Plan; Coordinates with UN Global Service Center (UNGSC) and/or counterparts in other Missions on items availability prior to making decision to acquire new items either for replacement or additional requirement;
• Develops strategies and design innovative solutions in coordination with Procurement Section, taking into account different sourcing options, including global and regional systems contracts, local market and other conditions, logistics forecasting, inventory holdings, consumption patterns, supply schedules, and ongoing assessment and prioritization of operational supply chain requirements;
• Serves as a senior acquisition planning expert with responsibility for the development and management of the acquisition plan of various services and commodities (e.g. information technology and communication equipment, vehicles, medical equipment and supplies, food rations, fuel, construction and building maintenance materials, office supplies, furniture and
fixtures, accommodation and office equipment etc.), including planning and coordination of transportation requirements and consolidation of inbound deliveries, service contracts requirements and maintenance plans of assigned services, taking into account the different procurement methods, lead times and sourcing options available to the Mission;
• Plans, develops, reviews and evaluates internal controls over acquisition activities and support functions;
• Provides expert advice to officials of substantive and technical units periodically on the progress of acquisition activities and detailed status of implementation of the acquisition plan, including a full range of procurement and other supply chain issues encountered, providing them with support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle, and oversees the preparation of the quarterly review for submission to UNGSC and DFS;
• Interacts regularly with internal stakeholders to review changing priorities and emergencies and establishes approaches for adjustments;
• Liaises with other components of the Mission as appropriate to ensure an efficient and cohesive approach to managing areas of mutual interest;
• Oversees programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section, including review of cost estimates from technical units, monitoring performance parameters and critical indicators and reporting on work program performance;
• Develops, reviews, evaluates and upgrades mission policies and procedures governing the acquisition planning and requisitioning process, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines and instructions governing the procurement process, including delivery and payment (Procure to Pay). Ensures the periodic review and maintenance of same;
• Undertakes research and analysis in order to develop formal recommendations to management with respect to issues involving the Mission supply chain and makes recommendations to improve its efficiency to ensure optimal use of resources and cost-effective logistics support to all stakeholders;
• Provides expert guidance and direction to new/junior staff;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Professionalism:
-Demonstrated knowledge of and exposure to a substantive field of work in the areas of supply chain management, acquisition planning, warehousing, inventory management, distribution and procurement.
-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

Client Orientation:
-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
-Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client


Managerial Competencies:

Managing Performance:
-Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority
-Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member
-Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills
-Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines
-Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff
-Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative
-Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff
-Appraises performance fairly

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, procurement or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management, logistics, acquisition planning, procurement, or related area is required. Relevant professional experience at the international level is desirable. Experience with MRP (Materials Requirements Planning), ERP (Enterprise resource planning), e.g. SAP ECC (ERP Central Component), or SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) or similar in support of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, procurement and logistics processes is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this vacancy, fluency (oral and written) in English or French is required. Working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.

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