JOB SUMMARY:
As all countries around the globe are seeking new ways to address complex and interconnected challenges such as shocks from crises, economic stagnation, inequality and poverty, providing access to clean and affordable energy, protect the environment, mitigating or adapting to climate change, UNDP aims to develop integrated responses to these issues.
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to multi- lateral and bi-lateral partnerships, UNDP provides countries with specialized integrated technical services for eligibility assessment, Programme/project formulation and implementation, capacity development, policy advice, technical assistance, training and technology transfer, mobilization of co-financing, implementation oversight, results management and evaluation, performance-based payments and knowledge management services.
The UNDP Country Office (CO) in Brazil is a key development partner of the Brazilian government and supports national and sub-national public and private sector institutions and civil society to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive society by strengthening democratic institutions, improvement of governance effectiveness, reduction of poverty and inequalities and addressing climate change and biodiversity issues.
In the pursuit of aligning organizational resources with UNDP strategic objectives and serving as the overarching framework to propel the operational reform agenda and streamline the United Nations’ (UN) operational presence in Brazil, the Country Office (CO) has structured its functional organization into three primary domains: the management support functions, the Programme team, and the Operations Team. The Operations Team is further comprised of units encompassing Finance, Human Resources (HR), Support to Projects, and the Common Back Office (CBO), which encompasses common services for the UN House, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Administration and Logistics, Procurement and Travel, and HR services tailored for UN entities and Protocol. All of these units bear the responsibility for ensuring the adherence to UN principles and UNDP policies and procedures in the realm of operational functions.
The Operations Team plays a pivotal role in enhancing the efficacy of UN operational services and UNDP Brazil. It does so by crafting a comprehensive service delivery platform aimed at providing operational solutions to all UN entities and UNDP programs and projects. Moreover, it coordinates operational services and explores their potential expansion to the UN Common Back Office.
The Procurement Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit and works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the UNDP CO for dealing
oriented approach in the Unit and works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the UNDP CO for dealing with
complex procurement-related issues and information delivery.
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the CBO Procurement Analyst, the Procurement Analyst ensures the effective delivery of procurement services. The incumbent is entrusted with the provision of capacity building and advisory support to CBO Clients/Agencies and UNDP project teams in the CO with the coordination of procurement services requested by the projects to assure high quality and accuracy of services.
Management of procurement processes for CBO Clients/Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:
Design and implement sourcing strategy for Programme, Project Teams and CBO Clients/Agencies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CBO, focusing on achievement of the following results:
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
The position of Procurement Analyst will be located in the UNDP Country Office in Brazil as part of the Common Back Office (CBO), with a direct reporting line to the CBO Procurement Analyst.
Achieve Results | LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline |
Think Innovatively | LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements |
Learn Continuously | LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback |
Adapt with Agility | LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible |
Act with Determination | LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident |
Engage and Partner | LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships |
Enable Diversity and Inclusion | LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination |
Cross-Functional and Technical Competencies:
Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
Business direction and strategy | Strategic Thinking |
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Business direction and strategy | Negotiation and Influence |
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Business Development | Collective Intelligence Design |
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Business management | Portfolio management |
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Business management | Risk Management |
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Business management | Working with Evidence and
Data |
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Procurement | Strategic Sourcing |
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Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Languages:
Disclaimer
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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ABSTRACT:
United Nations Development Programme Procurement Analyst (Office Based) Brazil UNDP Jobs 2024
United Nations Development Programme looking for “Procurement Analyst (Office Based)”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 01-Aug-24.
The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 18/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Procurement Analyst (Office Based) to be based in Brasilia , Brazil. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: United Nations Development Programme
Job Title: Procurement Analyst (Office Based)
Duty Station: Brasilia , Brazil
Country: Brazil
Application Deadline: 01-Aug-24