Procurement Analyst (Infrastructure) at UNOPS, Panama City, Panama

Deadline: 14 December 2018

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Procurement Analyst in Panama City, Panama.

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Procurement Analyst will perform the following functions-

• Implements key aspects of operational procurement strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Full compliance of assigned procurement activities with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control, proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system.
  • Implementation of, or support to, the different steps of the procurement processes, including Pre-Purchasing: Strategy and Planning; Requirements Definition; Sourcing; Purchasing: Solicitation; Management of Submissions; Evaluation; Review and Award; Post Purchasing: Contract finalization and issuance; Logistics; and Contract Management.
• Provides technical support and guidance to procurement processes of the Business Unit, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Timely and duly prepared elements of procurement plans and monitoring of their implementation of infrastructure process.
  • Ensure to follow on embedding sustainability along the infrastructure procurement process.
  • Organization of RFQ, ITB or RFP, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their evaluation, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulation.
  • Preparation of submissions to the Contract and Property Committees (CPCs).
  • Monitoring of contractor performance and certification of completed work for compliance with contractual terms and payment.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, engineering or other related field.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) Procurement or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, engineering or other related field with an additional 3 years of relevant working experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Having a certification in procurement (example CIPS- the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain) will be an advantage.
• Minimun 1 year (or more according to level of studies) of relevant experience in Procurement of Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in infrastructure procurement process in the public sector or international organizations is required.
• Experience in FIDIC contract management.
• Experience in the development and  supervision of infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of UN Procurement Rules and Regulations is distinct advantage.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish is required.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, please visit UNOPS.