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CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Goma

  • Organization: UNMONUSCO - United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Location: Goma
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Procurement
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
    • Logistics, Transportation and Supply ChainProcurement
  • Closing Date: Closed

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), based in Goma. The Contracts Management Officer reports directly to the Chief Supply Chain Management Services.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Chief Contracts Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•Manage the work of the Contracts Management Section (CMS) to ensure the effective implementation of contracts, with an aim to achieve probity and proper performance of obligations by both parties;
•Develop and implement operational plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), initiatives and projects relating to contract compliance and management;
•Liaise with senior management and provide recommendations to ensure that contracts are properly developed, awarded and managed;
•Ensure the unit's inputs to Mission’s budget and acquisition planning;
•Support the procurement process including providing input to SOWs (including articulation of performance standards and Key Performance Indicators), LCC presentations, development of technical
evaluation criteria, assistance with evaluation of vendor proposals and guidance during contract formulation, drafting and negotiation;
•Support the contract implementation including the development of a quality assurance plan to provide a systematic, structured method to evaluate services and products;
•Participates in the development of contract risk assessments and risk management plans, including mitigating measures.
•Develops contract compliance checklists and implementation plans.
•Participates in the assessment of contractor performance, including advice and action to address instances of poor performance and/or non-compliance with contractual obligations.
•Assist in contract close out including identifying, memorializing and disseminating best practices and lessons learnt and performing contractor assessment from CMS perspective;
• Coordinate and supervise all efforts by the Mission to enforce the contract in consultation with the Mission, Procurement and UN Headquarters stakeholders, as appropriate. Liaises with other
departments, including the Office of Legal Affairs, in relation to handling of claims and disputes, demanding specific performance, claiming against warranties, and other contractual remedies;
•Coordinate and supervise all efforts towards the resolution within the terms and conditions of the contract of conflicts/problems arising in cases of poor performance or non-compliance with contractual
obligations;
•Coordinate relevant audit responses, as required;
• Ensure that CMS maintains complete and accurate electronic and hard copy records to ensure proper accountability;
• Develop and ensure the implementation of the CMS’s work program;
• Define the roles and responsibilities of UN personnel within the Section;
•Establish and monitor performance indicators for CMS staff;
•Manage and supervise team building and career development of CMS staff;
•Perform other related work as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of procurement and contracts management methodologies. 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.


Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and 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.

Education

Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in business administration, commerce, procurement, supply chain, public administration, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certifications in PRINCE2 and SCOR-P are highly desirable.

Work Experience

At minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, project/contract management, logistics support and/or procurement of global service contracts.
Experience in managing support services in support of or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, 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. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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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