Procurement Officer, P-2, TA (364 days), #136773, PFP, Procurement,Rome, Italy

UNICEF PFP is seeking a Procurement Specialist to provide continuous guidance on procurement for fundraising and complex services across a range of areas, including innovative financing, fundraising services, market research, corporate social responsibility, corporate screening, IT and event delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely procurement support and guidance to the IF Hub and PFP clients, prioritizing value for money.
• Ensure the IF Hub team is well informed about procurement policies and procedures and provides them with required templates and guidelines.
• Offer continuous guidance on procurement of innovative financing mechanisms and fundraising activities.
• Support procurement planning through coordination with the IF Hub.
• Provide technical support in preparation of tender documents, specifications and facilitate cost‑effective procurement.
• Assist the PFP Procurement team in reviewing ongoing and future procurement requirements.
• Collaborate efficiently with all members of the procurement team to maximize outputs and achieve unit objectives.
• Develop tender strategies for contracting complex services and goods.
• Compile lists of possible sources of procurement through market research.
• Prepare and issue international tenders, manage bidding processes using UNICEF web‑tendering tool.
• Prepare Contracts Review Committee (CRC) submissions for orders above threshold and present cases for approval.
• Develop and prepare complex contracts/LTA’s for routine and non‑routine goods and services.
• Effectively manage ongoing contracts and LTA’s, ensuring good service provider performance.
• Initiate renewal of contracts before expiry.
• Monitor contracts and LTAs using procurement tools.
• Carry out other procurement‑related tasks as requested by the Procurement Manager.

Deliverables

• Efficient and effective procurement planning and support for the IF Hub and PFP internal customers.
• Proactive engagement to ensure competitive sourcing in line with UNICEF procurement rules.
• Timely responses and assistance to evolving needs and situations.
• Process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness, delivering best value for money.

Contract Details

• Estimated Duration: 364 days
• Reporting To: Procurement Manager
• Working Place: Rome, Italy

Qualifications

• First‑level University Degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, contract/commercial law or a related technical field.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant procurement experience at national or international levels.
• UN/UN agency experience is an asset.
• Experience in developing countries and/or familiarity with emergency work is an asset.

• Good analytical and negotiating skills.
• Ability to manage and monitor financial and material resources.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious relationships.
• Fast learning, adaptability, tolerance of ambiguity.
• Knowledge of latest developments and technology in supply chain management (asset).
• Understanding of supply chain processes from needs assessment to delivery and monitoring.
• Knowledge of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects, ethics and risk management (asset).

• Fluency in English required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Competencies

• Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
• Working Collaboratively with Others
• Building and Maintaining Partnerships
• Innovating and Embracing Change
• Thinking and Acting Strategically
• Driving to achieve impactful results
• Managing ambiguity and complexity

EEO Statement

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.