Chief of Section, Procurement

About the role

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) is recruiting a temporary Chief of Section, Procurement, based in Port-au-Prince within the Procurement Section. The post reports to the Chief, Supply Chain Management D1 or the designated official. UNSOH supports the Gang Suppression Force, BINUH, the Haitian National Police and the Haitian Armed Forces in joint operations, and delivers technical assistance to the OAS.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, develop and manage the Procurement Section's activities, including multi-million-dollar worldwide procurement of commodities and services.
• Advise senior officials on procurement policy and practice, and lead and coach a procurement team, including recruitment and training.
• Analyze complex procurement proposals and authorize exceptions to rules and procedures when needed.
• Direct planning, solicitation, negotiation and, if necessary, termination of procurement actions, and authorise or recommend procurement contracts and purchase orders.
• Develop proposals for procurement policy reform and represent the organization in negotiations with commercial partners.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law or a related field; a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Professional certification in supply chain, such as CIPS Level 4 or equivalent.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, administration or supply chain, including five consecutive years managing tenders and negotiating complex, high-value international contracts, and two years managing a medium/large multicultural team.
• English at UN Level II; French at UN Level II is desirable.
• Roster-only position: only applicants on pre-approved rosters with similar functions at the same level are eligible, and applicants are expected to accept the offer if selected.

Required skills

• Knowledge of international procurement standards, contract law and supplier sourcing.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and e-tendering systems such as Ariba is desirable.
• Experience managing procurement for delivery to conflict areas or logistically challenging locations is desirable.