JOB DESCRIPTION

BACKGROUND:

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners” peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

Diversity

With over 5,000 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.

West Africa Multi-Country Office (WAMCO)

The WAMCO spans across West Africa, covering Ghana, The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone,Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote D’Ivoire, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Togo and Senegal, supporting partners in achieving their development objectives through three main service lines: infrastructure, procurement, and project management.

The Multi Country Office’s Head Office in Senegal provides strategic direction, operational support, delivery oversight and assurance of the excellence of business processes and quality standards across all the entire Multi Country Office locations. It is also responsible for developing, delivering, and managing the portfolio of engagements in the country of the MCO location itself.

UNOPS in Nigeria

The UNOPS office in Nigeria has been supporting partners and the government of Nigeria to implement several development projects through its expertise to ensure sustainable project management.

UNOPS Nigeria is in the process of expanding its area of engagement in cooperation with its development partners, focusing mainly on a portfolio of projects and programs in the infrastructure, environment, climate change, and governance sectors.

Background information about the Projects

NEWMAP

The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) aims to reduce vulnerability to soil erosion in targeted sub-watersheds. The project has been operational in Nigeria since 2013 with funding from The World Bank that ended in June 2022.

The “Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion & Watershed project” represents a scale-up phase of the World Bank-financed NEWMAP, under a loan from the European Development Bank (EIB). The project consists of financing sub-investments (schemes) of sites affected by land degradation in Nigeria, including both gully erosion and degradation of drylands. The project involves two components – 1) Infrastructure, and 2) Technical Assistance.

The scheme selection is based on a multi-criterion ranking system, coupled with assessments on the level of readiness of the schemes and the capacity of the implementing state/s. All 23 states wish to participate in the project and are intended recipients of assistance from the project.

The project is implemented by a Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), located within the Federal Ministry of Environment (FME), in coordination with the SPIUs that are established in each participating state.

Under a Financing Agreement with the Government of Nigeria, UNOPS has been requested by EIB to provide implementation and oversight support to the projects in the following areas:

• Screening and verification of schemes – assist EIB in screening the longlist against the set multi criteria and advise on final approval of shortlists to be financed under EIB loan.
• Procurement – assist EIB in ensuring alignment with EIB’s minimum requirements through prior and post reviews.
• Environmental and social risk management of proposed schemes – ensure E&S safeguard compliance through clearance of ESMPs and monitoring their implementation.
• Implementation Monitoring – oversight of the implementation of schemes and risk mitigating measures in coordination with the FPMU, SPIUs, the EIB, and relevant stakeholders through half-yearly monitoring missions, and Reporting on the implementation of schemes and the overall program performance.
• Technical Assistance – provision of technical assistance to the FPMUs/ SPIUs on above areas of intervention, as necessary.

RAAMP

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Functional Responsibilities 1. Support procurement processes. Under the guidanc…

Functional Responsibilities

1. Support procurement processes. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager (Primary Supervisor) and Resource Pool Manager (Secondary Supervisor) who reports to the Head of Support Services, the Procurement Senior Analyst is responsible for Under the guidance and coordination of a technical supervisor (Procurement Advisor), and reporting on central issues related to procurement activities, setting up the required internal standards based on the transfer of knowledge by EIB of its procurement requirements, procedures, templates, etc. Based on them, provide support to the procurement processes of the project, focusing on:

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  Education: Advanced University Degree (Masters or Equivalent) preferably in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field is required. A First-Level University Degree in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced University Degree. For those who do not have a degree in Procurement of Supply Chain Management, the Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international Certification is a distinct advantage. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in procurement is required. Experience in writing reports is a distinct advantage. Experience in operations and administrative support is a distinct advantage. Experience in delivering training is desirable. Experience in working with a range of stakeholders is desirable. Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable. Experience in procurement in World Bank and/or EIB projects is a distinct advantage. Experience in the use of google software packages (Google Doc, Sheets and Slides) and experience in handling web-based management systems is an added advantage.

  Language Requirements: Fluency in written, reading and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.

   

   

   

  Education: Advanced University Degree (Masters or Equivalent) preferably in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field is required. A First-Level University Degree in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced University Degree. For those who do not have a degree in Procurement of Supply Chain Management, the Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international Certification is a distinct advantage. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in procurement is required. Experience in writing reports is a distinct advantage. Experience in operations and administrative support is a distinct advantage. Experience in delivering training is desirable. Experience in working with a range of stakeholders is desirable. Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable. Experience in procurement in World Bank and/or EIB projects is a distinct advantage. Experience in the use of google software packages (Google Doc, Sheets and Slides) and experience in handling web-based management systems is an added advantage.

  Language Requirements: Fluency in written, reading and spoken English is required. … [truncated] | COMPETENCIES: Competencies Competencies Competencies Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc… Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc…   Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.     Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for… [truncated] | CONTRACT: Contract type, level and duration Contract type, level and duration Contract type, level and duration Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level: Local … Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level: Local … Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA 9)/ ICS9 Contract duration: Open-ended (subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements and project duration). For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA 9)/ ICS9 Contract duration: Open-ended (subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements and project duration). For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx Contract typeContract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level:Contract level: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA 9)/ ICS9 Contract duration: Contract duration: Open-ended (subject to good performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements and project duration). For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspxhttps://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx