Programme Specialist (Sciences) (Apia, Samoa)
Ente: UNESCO
Scadenza: 2026-09-27
Paese: INTL
Descrizione
Procurement Assistant UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Open positions at UNODC Tashkent ( Uzbekistan ) Senior Logistics & Procurement Show advice for this position Application deadline in 13 days : Saturday 26 Sep 2026 at 03:59 UTC Open application form Contract This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories . It is normally only for nationals . It usually requires 6 years of experience , depending on education. More about G-6 contracts . AI Application Assistant: Maximize your UN job search. AI Application Assistant Details Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Regional Office for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan (ROCA) with duty station in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Procurement Assistant will work under the broad authority and guidance of the Regional Representative for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan and direct supervision of the Procurement Officer in Tashkent. For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org Responsibilities The Procurement Assistant will provide support to the office’s operations by performing a variety of standard procurement processes, including administrative and logistics processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Procurement Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach consistent with United Nations rules and regulations. The Procurement Assistant works in close cooperation with the operations, programme and projects’ personnel in the UNODC Regional Office for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan and other Programme Offices to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery. Within assigned authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific duties: Procurement process • Provide inputs for the preparation of acquisition plans for the office. • Review, record and prioritize purchasing requests and obtain additional information/documentation as required; provide assistance to requisitioners in preparing scopes of work and technical specifications of goods and services; propose product substitutions consistent with requirements to achieve cost savings; determine the availability of funding sources. • Produce tender documents (e.g. Invitations to Bids, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotation) based on the nature of the requirements and cost of procurement involved. • Support receipt of quotations, bids, or proposals, their preliminary evaluation, and the preparation of recommendations to the supervisor and project managers. • Participate in negotiation on the terms and conditions of orders under the guidance of Procurement Officers; obtain credit references and other relevant information on prospective suppliers. • Finalize purchase orders and contracts for approval by the Procurement Officer/Approving Authority; and, if required, prepare submissions to the Contracts Committee for review and subsequent approval by the authorized official. • Maintain relevant internal databases and files; keep track of any contractual agreements, direct provisioning contracts, etc. and inform affected users of contractual rights and obligations. • Contribute to implementation of sourcing strategies aimed at expanding and diversifying the pool of suppliers. Research, retrieve and present information from a variety of internal and external sources on sources of supply, vendors by commodity, etc., as well as obtain specifications for new products and equipment on the market. • Provide input to the office business process mapping and elaboration of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in procurement, logistics and asset management in consultation with direct supervisor and office management. • Identify repetitive/routine procurement activities and prepare procurement cases for recurring purchase orders (POs). • Assist with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services. General Administration and logistics • Provide assistance with asset/inventory write off processes and physical verification exercises. • Provide assistance with customs clearance processes for procured imported goods. • Ensure proper receipt and tagging of all items purchased through procurement unit and maintain accurate asset management reports and records. • Assist in the timely disposal of project equipment upon completion of projects in accordance with the UNODC procedures. • Coordinate ROCA’s pool of drivers, ensuring efficient use of vehicle fleet; maintain records of transport requests and drivers’ movement/workload in logbook, and ensure fair distribution of assignments among drivers if/when required. • Facilitate regular vehicles technical inspections, monitor mileage, and initiate procurement requests of required spare parts. • Prepare monthly report/billing reconciliations for u
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