Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 01 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) offers various career opportunities at its branches in Arusha, Tanzania, and The Hague, Netherlands. IRMCT operates under the United Nations rules and offers positions in professional and general service categories. Below are some of the currently available job positions, along with their respective application deadlines.

Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in The Hague branch of the Mechanism. The incumbent reports to the Administrative Officer of the branch, under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer in Arusha.

Responsibilities
Within delegated authority the Associate Procurement Officer may be responsible for the following duties:
• Plans procurement actions for assigned projects, which involve the procurement of a variety of goods and services of a general nature, and technically complex commodities.
• Reviews and analyzes technical specifications to ensure completeness, accuracy and competitive qualities, and identifies optional courses of action.
• Assists staff 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.
• Develops vendor pre-qualifying criteria, identifies product sources and evaluates vendor performance as regards to quality, prices, delivery, equipment, etc.
Acts as a liaison to the service provider for outsourced Procurement activities
• Solicits and evaluates bids/proposals/quotations to ensure proper consideration of procurement principles.
• Compiles and presents procurement data; prepares all relevant supporting documents and recommends approval of the
contract or purchase order; may authorize purchases in line with delegated authority, and, in cases where the amount
exceeds authorized signature authority, prepares submissions to the Contracts Committee for review and subsequent approval by the authorized official.
• Participates in the market and supplier research.
• Prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, and documents (e.g. purchase orders, contracts and amendments) on procurement-related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies
• Professionalism - Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

• Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments.
Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organisational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education
• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, public administration, commerce, audit, procurement, law, social sciences or related field is required. A first level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Job Specific Qualifications
• Professional certification in Supply Chain management such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply certification (CIPS level 4) or equivalent is required. Please attach the certification to your application.

Work Experience
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in public sector procurement, contract management, or related area is required.
• Experience in the field of procurement for an international organization is desirable.
• Experience using the procurement/ supply chain functionality of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (SAP or similar) is desirable.
• Experience with UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications through the respective UN recruitment portals. Internal applicants can use the Inspira HR Gateway, while external applicants may apply through the United Nations Careers portal. For more information on the application process, refer to the Applicants Guide Inspira 2019.

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