Procurement Senior Analyst

5 months ago

Copenhagen, Denmark UNOPS Full time

As a central procurement resource for the United Nations system and its partners...

As a central procurement resource for the United Nations system and its partners, UNOPS emphasizes efficient, transparent, cost-effective and sustainable delivery of goods, services and works, in line with public procurement best practices. On a yearly basis, UNOPS procures over USD 1 Bn worth of goods, services and works on behalf of our partners. These include a broad base of categories, including life-saving pharmaceuticals, mine action equipment, vehicles or road construction services. 


Procurement Group (PG) is based at UNOPS HQ in Copenhagen. It leads the organization’s procurement practice and is responsible for: articulating strategy, policy positions and innovative solutions for procurement at UNOPS; enabling the operationalization and managerial oversight of UNOPS procurement activities through appropriate systems and reports; strengthening the knowledge, skills and career development of procurement practitioners; and leading the implementation of sustainable procurement across the organization.



Reporting to the Procurement Specialist (Procurement Assurance team), the incumb...

Reporting to the Procurement Specialist (Procurement Assurance team), the incumbent will contribute to the assurance of UNOPS procurement operations, undertake procurement analytics projects, and further develop procurement data literacy within the organization.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

1. Procurement oversight improvement

Helping find the root causes of underperformance and non-compliance, as well as opportunities for improvement of policies, processes and systems, in collaboration with various HQ and field stakeholders

Enhancing procurement strategy development and planning processes within UNOPS, including providing inputs to procurement strategies and further systematization of the Corporate Procurement Plan process, in collaboration with field stakeholders. 

Assisting with bi-annual procurement reviews, focusing on performance against KPIs, compliance, risk, and sustainability, and helping make recommendations for improvement 

Contributing statistics and insights to assist the development of policies, guidelines, reports and presentations on procurement operations within UNOPS, including sustainable procurement

Supporting activities to improve transparency in UNOPS procurement processes and other corporate transformation initiatives.


2. Procurement data analytics

Analyzing complex and connected data, testing hypotheses, identifying patterns and trends, proposing recommendations and deriving statistics and insights related to procurement. This includes procurement plans, spending information, vendor data, sustainability indicators (including emissions), contract compliance data and benchmarking

Proposing designs, developing, testing, implementing, maintaining and documenting procurement data tools, including dashboards and reports, including conducting rigorous data quality checks.

Producing regular, periodic and ad hoc data reports to support procurement assurance, including in the context of internal and external audits and in collaborative initiatives with other UN agencies.

Other related technical and analysis support as required.


3. Procurement data literacy and capacity development

Supporting the development and delivery of capability development programs and documentation for internal users on data tools, including in their use and ongoing maintenance - including group and 1-to-1 training, tutorials, guidance materials etc

Organizing, facilitating and/or delivering training and presentations for UNOPS personnel and occasionally external stakeholders UN colleagues, suppliers)

Implementing knowledge management, communications and training campaigns in various formats, including in-person, remotely/online or via missions in UNOPS country offices

Fostering collaborative dialogue across key focal points in the regions/ country offices to facilitate continuous improvements


Education Advanced Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) is req...

Education

Advanced Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) is required, preferably related either to the subject matter area procurement, supply chain) and/or data analysis component in the field of Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Analytics, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent).

University degree (bachelors/first level) in related fields with additional 2 years of relevant working experience (total: 4 years) may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.

Additional industry certifications CIPS certification) will be considered as an advantage. 

Professional experience and skills

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of professional relevant experience, with a focus on some of the following aspects:

Analysing, evaluating and reporting data and/or statistics related to procurement and/or project management

Data communication and visualisation through a variety of media - such as presentations, training, reports, dashboards

Advanced expertise in spreadsheet tools, Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel is required. Candidates must have experience using some of the following: advanced lookup formulas, data validation, pivot charts and tables, among others.

Knowledge of public procurement and reporting practices, particularly those related to UNOPS and the UN, is highly desirable.

Experience in procurement operations, including planning and strategy development is an asset.

Knowledge of goods and services procurement relevant to UNOPS activities is an asset.

Building dashboards in Google Data Studio or an equivalent dashboard platform Tableau, PowerBI) is an asset.

SQL coding (our team uses Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including Big Query) is an asset.

It is highly recommended to submit a concise cover letter outlining how you consider your education and experience align with the requirements of the role. Applicants will need to correctly answer a related screening question in the application form to be considered. Eligible candidates may be invited to submit an assessment related to the required skills.


Language skills

Fluency in written and oral English is a requirement

Knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage


Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc...
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts 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. Demonstrates 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). Efficiently 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. Open 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. Evaluates 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. Expresses 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.
Contract type: ICAContract level: I-ICA 1

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