General
Description of assignment title: Procurement Assistant
Assignment country: South Sudan
Expected start date: 11/01/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity: UNMISS
Type: Onsite
Duration: 8 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 2
Duty stations: Juba (2)
Details
Mission and objectives
Under Resolution 2677 (2023), the Security Council determined that the situation
in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region.
The Council extended the UNMISS mandate until 15 March 2024. It also emphasized that
the Mission should continue advancing its three-year strategic vision defined in resolution
2567 (2021) to prevent a return to civil war, build durable peace and support inclusive,
accountable governance as well as free, fair and peaceful elections in accordance with
the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
UNMISS is therefore authorized to use all necessary means to implement its mandate which includes:
(a) Protection of civilians (b) Creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance
(c) Supporting the Implementation of the Revitalised Agreement and the Peace Process
(d) Monitoring, investigating, and reporting on violations of humanitarian and human
rights law The overall ceiling for uniformed personnel is maintained at 17,000 troops and
2,101 police, including 88 corrections officers. Please refer to https://unmiss.unmissions.org/mandate for more information.
Context
The Procurement Section supports the various Technical Units in procuring
various goods and service. The position will be based in Juba- Central Equatoria
which is a non-family duty station that belongs to hardship categories E as classified by ICSC.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Chief Procurement Officer/Unit Chief, the UN Volunteer will
undertake the following tasks: Review specification and scopes of requirements for goods
and services to ensure that they are concise, generic, and unambiguous and
amend them to ensure efficient procurement.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in the private, NGOs and public (Government/Military operations etc.,)
sectors as a buyer is desirable. The candidates to have experience in Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) Systems. Minimum of three (3) years progressive working experience in
active buying of goods and services is desirable. Minimum CIPS Level 3 or equivalent
certification is required. Driving License and ability to drive manual vehicles desirable
Area(s) of expertise
Procurement and contracting
Driving license
-
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics,
Supply Chain Management or Contract Management.
Competencies and values
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where
UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes
running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation
may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts.
On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also
be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation,
with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall
accommodation is available in Juba. All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe,
Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS
duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.
Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in
11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned
Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission
area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII
care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor,
Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals
from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care. The climate is tropical with
a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October.
Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications
from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender,
care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV,
all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination,
and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race,
sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation,
disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation
(vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
General
Description of assignment title: Procurement Assistant
Assignment country: South Sudan
Expected start date: 11/01/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity: UNMISS
Type: Onsite
Duration: 8 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 2
Duty stations: Juba (2)
Details
Mission and objectives
Under Resolution 2677 (2023), the Security Council determined that the situation
in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region.
The Council extended the UNMISS mandate until 15 March 2024. It also emphasized that
the Mission should continue advancing its three-year strategic vision defined in resolution
2567 (2021) to prevent a return to civil war, build durable peace and support inclusive,
accountable governance as well as free, fair and peaceful elections in accordance with
the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
UNMISS is therefore authorized to use all necessary means to implement its mandate which includes:
(a) Protection of civilians (b) Creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance
(c) Supporting the Implementation of the Revitalised Agreement and the Peace Process
(d) Monitoring, investigating, and reporting on violations of humanitarian and human
rights law The overall ceiling for uniformed personnel is maintained at 17,000 troops and
2,101 police, including 88 corrections officers. Please refer to https://unmiss.unmissions.org/mandate for more information.
Context
The Procurement Section supports the various Technical Units in procuring
various goods and service. The position will be based in Juba- Central Equatoria
which is a non-family duty station that belongs to hardship categories E as classified by ICSC.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Chief Procurement Officer/Unit Chief, the UN Volunteer will
undertake the following tasks: Review specification and scopes of requirements for goods
and services to ensure that they are concise, generic, and unambiguous and
amend them to ensure efficient procurement.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in the private, NGOs and public (Government/Military operations etc.,)
sectors as a buyer is desirable. The candidates to have experience in Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) Systems. Minimum of three (3) years progressive working experience in
active buying of goods and services is desirable. Minimum CIPS Level 3 or equivalent
certification is required. Driving License and ability to drive manual vehicles desirable
Area(s) of expertise
Procurement and contracting
Driving license
-
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics,
Supply Chain Management or Contract Management.
Competencies and values
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where
UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes
running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation
may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts.
On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also
be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation,
with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall
accommodation is available in Juba. All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe,
Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS
duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.
Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in
11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned
Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission
area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII
care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor,
Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals
from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care. The climate is tropical with
a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October.
Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications
from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender,
care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV,
all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination,
and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race,
sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation,
disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation
(vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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