Central Support Services
Vacancy Announcement
Associate Procurement Officer, Grade 14
HQ Amman
Vacancy Announcement Number
Deadline for Applications
20-AR-AM-05
23 February 2020
Contract Status
Duration
Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years including 1 year
probation period, with the possibility of further
extension, subject to the availability of funds,
satisfactory performance and continuing need
Department Central Support Services
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UNwide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working
across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed professionals wishing to make a
change.
UNRWA’s strategic objectives
The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. In line with this mission, the
Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under international
law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protected and disease burden is
reduced; (c) school-age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive basic education; (d)
Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood opportunities; and (e)
Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food, shelter and environmental
health. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states,
regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions.
Do you want to make a lasting difference?
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most
vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.
The main responsibilities include:
Planning procurement actions for assigned projects, which involve the procurement of a
variety of goods and services of a general nature, and some technically complex
commodities; reviewing and analyzing technical specifications to ensure completeness,
accuracy and competitive qualities, and identifying optional courses of action; supervising,
assigning tasks to, and assessing the performance of his/her subordinate staff and providing
them with coaching, mentoring and training;
Advising staff, including Requisitioning Units, in matters regarding procurement policies and
procedures, technical specifications, pricing and product/service availability, as well as
appropriate substitutes or alternative options to reduce costs;
Conducting market research to keep abreast of market developments; researching and
analyzing statistical data and market reports on the situation, patterns and availability of
goods and services;
Developing vendor evaluation criteria; preparing and conducting solicitations and evaluation
of bids/proposals/quotations to ensure overall competitiveness, quality, and conformity to
specified requirements; ensuring that the recommended award(s) are made in the best
interest of the Agency;
Compiling, verifying and presenting procurement data; preparing and reviewing all relevant
supporting documents and recommending approval of the contract or purchase order;
authorizing purchases in line with delegated authority, and, in cases where the amount
exceeds authorized signature authority, preparing submissions to the Contracts Committee
for review and subsequent approval by the authorized official;
Following up and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services in coordination with
contractors and Requisitioning Units; overseeing adherence to contractual agreements;
advising concerned parties on contractual rights and obligations; monitoring contract cycle
management; ensuring that contracts are closed and filed in a timely manner; reviewing
contract performance evaluations; addressing vendors’ performance issues in coordination
with Requisitioning Units;
Preparing and reviewing a variety of reports, correspondence, and documents (e.g.
purchase orders, contracts and amendments) on procurement-related matters;
To qualify for this position, you will need:
Education University degree from an accredited educational institution in business
administration, public administration, procurement, supply chain
management, contract law, or related area.
Work
experience
At least four years of relevant experience in procurement, contract
management, supply chain management or related area.
Language(s) Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:
UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core
Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.
Communication;
Working with People
Planning and Organizing;
Professionalism;
Relating and Networking
Conditions of service
Monthly basic salary JD 919.80 plus special occupation allowance of 8.40% of the basic
salary. Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid
by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency
allowance (if applicable).
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
Who we are
For 70 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has been
working on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank
and the Gaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine
refugees in the Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide
this assistance and its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in
human development until there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA
restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with
services encompassing education, health care, relief and social services, camp
infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
How to apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and
completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees
from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through
http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only
short-listed applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. Please ensure that the e-mail address
indicated in your Personal History Profile is accurate.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application,
testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related
to bank accounts.
General Information
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in
Jordan with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to
apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the
issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be
rescinded.
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest
standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for
diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are
expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully
and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA
is a non- smoking work environment.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower
grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they
have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they
have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international
human rights law or international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 10 February 2020/RJ