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UNSOS Associate Contracts Management Officer Jobs in Kenya


Responsibilities

  • Provide advice to the Chief of the Section on matters involving mission contacts.
  • Assist in managing key contracts in support of mission (and regional) operations, which are under the purview of the Unit, with a focus on service contracts for which the Unit is primary responsible. Services contracts include but are not limited to equipment maintenance/repair, PX operations. Quality Assurance on catering aspects, active UN global systems service contracts.
  • Carry out the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and Administrative Instructions related to the field of Contract Management.
  • Assist in the preparation of Statements of Work (SOWs) and Scopes for Work, Source Selection Plans, requisitions and technical evaluations for all contracts to be managed by the Section.
  • Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks as required by the Section, including assisting in the assigning/monitoring performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on programme performance, preparing inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluating national staff performance, interviewing candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates for national posts.
  • Respond to audit observations, as assigned. Manage, guide and train staff under
    his/her supervision.
  • Carry out other tasks as requested by the Chief of the Section.

    Qualifications

  • Advanced university degree preferably in business administration, commerce, law or other relevant field.
  • A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management administration or related area is required.
  • For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

    How to Apply

    Qualified candidates may submit their applications by 29th September, 2017 to:

    Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org

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