Contracts Manager (Education), P-4 Fixed-Term #43416 in Water, Sanitation & Educ Centre

Contracts Manager (Education)
P4, Fixed-Term (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:**

1. Responsible for leading a group of professionals and support staff. Establishes work plans and priorities, monitor achievements and evaluates performance of staff.
2. Manages procurement of materials; including proposal of supply strategy and method of purchase; LTA's, Regional Procurement, Direct Order, LPA etc.
3. Conducts contracts management to ensure supplier compliance to LTA's and purchase order terms and conditions.
4. Ensures all procurement activities are in compliance with the UNICEF Financial Rules and Regulations, SD Manual, and all other applicable procurement procedures.
5. Provides advice/guidance to requisitioning CO/RO concerning contractual conditions and supplier appraisals for purchasing of products/services.
6. Undertakes capacity building or audit missions to field offices as requested.
7. Participates in the negotiation of MOUs, ensuring compliance of the request with division procedures and policy.
8. Reviews material specifications and requirements with the Technical staffs and QA Centre to ensure completeness and appropriateness.
9. In partnership with QA Centre, Technical staff and Warehouse & Logistics Centre, evaluates suppliers with respect to delivery performance, product acceptability and commercial acceptability.
10. Performs as a liaison in communication with other centres regarding implementation of procurement cycle.
11. Participates in procurement workshops and business seminars organized by UNICEF and/or external partners, including presentation of data and representation of SD.
12. In partnership with Innovation Unit and Education PD develop collaborations with companies, foundations, academic and research institutions to work on new Education supply innovations and technologies.
13. Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication (Level 2)
• Drive for results (Level 2)
• Working with people (Level 2)

Functional Competencies:

• Leading and Supervising (Level 2)
• Deciding and Initiating Action (Level 2)
• Applying Technical Expertise (Level 2)
• Planning and Organizing (Level 2)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (Level 2)
• Creating and innovating (Level 2)

Key Qualifications:

Education A completed advanced university degree (Master's Degree) in business administration, law or related disciplines is required.

Experience Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience including at least 3 years working internationally is required.

Strong procurement expertise and technical knowledge regarding education-related commodities and supplies is required.

Experience with worldwide procurement, contract negotiations and administration, combined with understanding of supplier markets and economics is required.

Experience in implementing education programs in developing and/or industrialized countries in public or private sector is an asset.

Experience in managing contracting for printing is an asset.

Language
Fluency in English is required.

Knowledge of a second UN language is an asset.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

HOW TO APPLY:

Requisition number 498794 Please be informed that all applications to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF's online recruiting system. You can apply to the above position by creating your profile, and application at our web site: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php. Kindly note that all applications should be in English and that applications outside of the online recruiting system will not be accepted. If you experience any technical issues with submitting your application, kindly contact eRecruitment@unicef.org

Kindly also note that candidates will be assessed on foundational and functional competencies and that diversity and gender balance are also factors in the selection process.

**Applications should be submitted before close of business on: 13 September 2016.**

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/supply/
Opening Date 30 Aug 2016 Romance Standard Time
Closing Date 13 Sep 2016 Romance Standard Time