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Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.\n\nAbout the Country/Multi-Country Office\n\nBased in Nairobi, UNOPS East and Southern Africa supports sustainable development across 14 countries, including Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zanzibar, and Zimbabwe. Since 1995, UNOPS has expanded its footprint in Kenya, delivering services in project management, infrastructure, procurement, and financial management. Across the region, the office implements diverse, partner-funded initiatives that respond to national priorities. In Mozambique, this includes delivering specialized equipment (EU), supporting health services (UNICEF), promoting agro-processing (KOICA), and advancing peacebuilding efforts through a Multi-Donor Fund. UNOPS also supports agricultural input distribution and the Northern Crisis Recovery Project, both funded by the World Bank. In Malawi, efforts include developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres in partnership with the EU and the British Council. These initiatives reflect UNOPS’ commitment to strengthening national capacities, enhancing service delivery, and supporting progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the region.\n\nJob Specific Context\n\nThis vacancy is at ICSC level 9; equally qualified internal International ICA (IICA 1) and Local ICA (LICA 9) applicants are encouraged to apply.\n\nZambia’s broader energy goals is to increase energy access in rural areas through the Rural Electrification Authority(REA) and is implementing the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation(ASCENT) project with the World Bank.\n\nTo this effect, UNOPS signed a World-Bank funded 24-month project with Zambia rural electrification Agency (REA) which aims at the procurement ,installation, Testing and commissioning ,Operations and Maintenance of solar for public institutions such as schools, hospitals, and government buildings in Zambia”.\n\nThe Procurement Senior Officer will report to the ESAMCO Procurement Manager and serve as the procurement focal person in UNOPS Zambia. The incumbent may also be assigned to provide procurement support for new projects which may be signed in the future.\n\nRole Purpose\n\nThe Procurement Senior Officer is responsible for developing and implementing strategic and effective 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 for the acquisition of goods, services and contracting of works. The role analyzes and interprets relevant rules and regulations and provides advice and solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement.\n\nThe Procurement Senior Officer has a deep understanding of procurement policy and processes, as well as their application to appropriate situations. In addition to responsibility for the deliverables of the work team, the role focuses on strategic relationship building and demand management, mainly related to aggregation and dealing with complex organization structures, preparation of business cases and understanding of the supply market, as well as sharing knowledge with projects in order to achieve reductions of costs and savings.\n\nBy role-modelling the highest degrees of personal and professional ethics, the Procurement Senior Officer maintains a collaborative, quality-driven, client-focused and results-oriented approach to their procurement role. S/he works in close cooperation with the office leadership and project managers, reporting to management on central issues related to procurement activities.\n\nFunctions / Key Results Expected\n\nProcurement Operations\n\nExecute procurement activities in accordance with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategic frameworks.\n\nMaintain a client-focused procurement management system, supported by effective internal controls.\n\nCollaborate with project managers to review procurement plans and develop fit-for-purpose strategies that incorporate sustainability and value-for-money principles.\n\nImplement or support all phases of the procurement lifecycle, including strategic planning; pre-purchasing; requirements definition; sourcing; solicitation; management of submissions; evaluation; review and award; post-purchasing; contract finalization and issuance; logistics; and contract management.\n\nDevelop and manage rosters of suppliers.\n\nProcurement Process Management\n\nPrepare procurement plans on time and as expected.\n\nMonitor implementation of procurement plans for alignment with project timelines and strategic objectives.\n\nReview and validate requirements to ensure clarity, completeness and suitability from a procurement standpoint.\n\nFollow guidelines for embedding sustainability across the procurement process.\n\nCoordinate 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.\n\nCoordinate the receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids and proposals.\n\nParticipate in the negotiation of conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulations.\n\nPrepare submissions to the Contract and Property Committees (CPCs)\n\nEnter and update supplier information in the UNOPS ERP system – oneUNOPS (oU).\n\nMonitor contractor performance and certification of completed work for compliance with contractual terms and payment.\n\nProvide advice, remedial action, or solutions to project managers on procurement issues.\n\nDraft Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and/or service or works contracts and other instruments when necessary, and create purchase orders (POs) in the ERP system.\n\nUse of E-Procurement Tools\n\nUtilize the e-sourcing module in line with goals and standards set by the Procurement Group.\n\nKnowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing\n\nOrganize, facilitate or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel on procurement.\n\nProvide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice by synthesizing lessons learned and disseminating best practices in procurement.\n\nCollect and productively utilize feedback, ideas and internal knowledge about processes and best practices.\n\nSkills\n\nContract Management, Market Analysis, Procurement, Regulations, Risk Management, eProcurement\n\nCompetencies\n\nTreats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.\n\nActs as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.\n\nDemonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).\n\nEfficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.\n\nOpen to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.\n\nEvaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.\n\nExpresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.\n\nEducation Requirements\n\nRequired\n\nBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 4 years of relevant experience OR\n\nMaster’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.\n\nDesired\n\nA globally or nationally recognized professional certificate or membership (e.g. CIPS) is desired.\n\nExperience Requirements\n\nRequired\n\nRelevant 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.\n\nExperience in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.\n\nDesired\n\nExperience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.\n\nExperience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.\n\nLanguage Requirements\n\nLanguage\nProficiency Level\nRequirement\n\nEnglish\nFluent\nRequired\n\nAdditional Information\n\nUNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.\n\nUNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.\n\nApplications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.\n\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.\n\nUNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.\n\nUNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. 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