Senior Contracts Associate, G-7, Temporary Position, 364 days, Supply Division, outposted to Budapest, Hungary #00134406 (Open to EU Citizens or Valid Hungarian Work Permit Holders)

Tasks

• Provides input to and advice on the annual supply plan through coordination with UNICEF Global Programme Divisions, Centers of Excellence and other HQ Divisions.
• Conduct data review and analysis for category management and development of procurement strategies including collaboration with other UN agencies.
• Conducts market research in relevant areas for UNICEF and advice on best approaches to obtain best value for money and sustainable procurement.
• Liaises with clients Divisions in planning procurement and contracting initiatives, supporting development of appropriate specifications, terms of reference, and contracting strategies.
• Ensure establishment of Long-Term Arrangements (LTAs) and act on specific procurement requisitions as might be required.
• Review technical evaluations to ensure equal assessment of suppliers and that scores are commensurate with comments.
• Prepare and process Request for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Conduct pre-bid meetings, clarifications and negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
• Maintains highest level of integrity, ethical standards and accountability in the procurement and contracting of Program services.
• Prepare award recommendations including submissions to Contract Review Committee.
• Prepare purchase orders and Institutional Services contracts in SAP and submit for relevant approvals.
• Monitors and follows up on progress of contracts ensuring proper contract management is followed, and contracts are fully implemented.