Overview
Procurement Officer Jobs in Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh at UNOPS
Title: Procurement Officer
Company: UNOPS
Location: Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Job Highlight
Drive efficient and compliant procurement processes that uphold best practices in international public procurement and organizational standards.
About The Project Office
Since 2003, UNOPS has partnered with the Government of Bangladesh and key development partners to advance national development priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNOPS supports a range of projects focused on capacity development and infrastructure, leveraging its expertise in procurement, human resource management, finance, and project management to deliver efficient, sustainable solutions.
Role Purpose
The Procurement Officer is responsible for the effective delivery of procurement services reflecting best practices in international public procurement; compliance with UNOPS procurement rules and regulations; appropriate risk management; and obtaining the best value for money. The incumbent analyzes and interprets relevant rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide range of issues related to procurement within UNOPS. By adhering to the highest degrees of personal and professional ethics, the Procurement Officer maintains a collaborative, quality-driven, client-focused and results-oriented approach to their procurement role.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Procurement Operations
- Execute procurement activities in line with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
- Ensure proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system while implementing approved internal controls.
- Work with project managers to review their procurement plans and design appropriate procurement strategies, incorporating relevant sustainability considerations.
- Implement or support the different steps of the procurement process, including pre-purchasing, strategy and planning, requirements definition, sourcing, purchasing, solicitation, management of submissions, evaluation, review and award, post-purchasing, contract finalization and issuance, logistics, and contract management.
Procurement Process Management
- Prepare procurement plans on time and as expected.
- Monitor implementation of procurement plans for alignment with project timelines and strategic objectives.
- Review and validate requirements to ensure clarity, completeness and suitability from a procurement standpoint.
- Follow guidelines for embedding sustainability across the procurement process.
- Coordinate the end-to-end solicitation process, including Requests for Quote (RFQs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) in line with UNOPS policies.
- Coordinate the receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids and proposals.
- Participate in the negotiation of conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulations.
- Prepare submissions to the Contract and Property Committees (CPCs)
- Enter and update supplier information in the UNOPS ERP system – oneUNOPS (oU).
- Monitor contractor performance and certification of completed work for compliance with contractual terms and payment.
- Provide advice, remedial action, or solutions to project managers on procurement issues.
- Draft Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and/or service or works contracts and other instruments when necessary, and create purchase orders (POs) in the ERP system.
Use of E-Procurement Tools
- Utilize the e-sourcing module in line with goals and standards set by the Procurement Group.
Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing
- Organize, facilitate or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel on procurement.
- Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice by synthesizing lessons learned and disseminating best practices in procurement.
- Collect and productively utilize feedback, ideas and internal knowledge about processes and best practices.
Education Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience is required.
Desired
- A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate or membership (e.g. CIPS) is desired.
Required
Experience Requirements
- Relevant experience is work in advising on and implementing policies and procedures to deliver a range of complex procurement programmes and strategies within international/ multi-national organizations, or related areas.
- Experience in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.
Desired
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
