YELCP is a project funded by the World Bank and implemented by UNOPS based in Sana’a, Yemen. The objectives of the project is to provide climate resilient road access and employment and entrepreneurship opportunities to the food insecure rural population of Yemen. The outputs to be completed under the project include rehabilitation of rural access roads, construction of modular bridges, rural and village access road maintenance through micro enterprises, and a capacity building component. The project will operate in at least ten governorates in Yemen.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Procurement Specialist who reports to the Head of Support Services, the Procurement Senior Analyst is responsible for effective delivery and implementation of strategic and effective procurement services, for a select group of technically complex goods, services and works, within the specific geographical area and/or project. These services reflect best practices in international public procurement, compliance with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations and procurement policy, rules, regulations and procedure, ensuring appropriate risk management and obtaining the best value for money.
The Procurement Procurement Senior Officer will work closely with the Project Manager YELCP, and other project staff.
He/she analyzes and interprets the respective rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement.
His/her work is focused in transactional procurement including all steps of the procurement process.
Maintaining the highest degree of personal and professional ethics, the Procurement Senior Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Business Unit.
The Procurement Senior Officer works in close collaboration with the Support Services, Programme and project teams in the relevant geographical area or business unit, UNOPS HQs colleagues and Government officials, to successfully deliver procurement services.
Functional ResponsibilitiesImplementation of operational procurement strategies
Management of procurement processes
Implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Team Management
1. 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.
Timely and duly prepared elements of procurement plans and monitoring of their implementation
Guidelines followed on embedding sustainability along the 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.
Advice, remedial actions, or solutions to Project Managers on procurement issues.
Drafting of Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and/or service contracts and other instruments, when necessary, either through standard or emergency procurement procedures.
Development and management of the rosters of suppliers.
Utilization of-sourcing module in accordance with UNOPS Procurement Group’s goals and standards in this area.
Facilitate the engagement and provision of high quality results and services of the team through effective work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.
Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.
Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel on Procurement-related topics.
Contribute to Procurement knowledge networks and communities of practice by providing collaborative synthesis of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in human resources management.
Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively.
Contract type: ICA
Contract level: Local ICA Specialist - 8UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.