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Lead Procurement Specialist (Health)

Bridgetown

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Bridgetown
  • Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Procurement
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: 2024-12-27

Job categories Health, Procurement
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5416/29334
Level ICS-10
Department/office LCR, PAMCO, Costa Rica
Duty station Bridgetown, Barbados
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-2
Duration Ongoing ICA –subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Application period 05-Dec-2024 to 27-Dec-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

  • Purpose and scope of assignment

    • Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager and the secondary supervision of the procurement practice coordinator, the Lead Health Procurement specialist will carry out all activities required for the Project, particularly those aimed at specifying and detailing medical and non-medical hospital equipment, according to the activities and stages listed below:

    Summary of functions:

  • Pre-procurement phase:
Responsible for strategically configuring the annual procurement plan for medical hospital equipment (including eye care equipment) and hospital information system.
  • Procurement phase:
Preparation and issuance of Expression of Interest, Request for Quotation, Invitations to Bid, Invitation for Proposals (EOI, RFP, RFQ and ITB) or other bidding documents as required, ensuring conformity with UNOPS approved templates or seeking legal clearance in case of necessary adjustment.

  • Phase of Support in Equipment Contract Administration:

Support to the project team in contract management phase and implementation of delivery plans.
  • Personnel Management
Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

  • Knowledge management

Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for project personnel on procurement-related topics.

Progress Monitoring and Control:

Key results have an impact on the efficiency of the unit. Proper information entry, report submission, and client focus define UNOPS's ability as a first-class service provider, contributing to the development of the country.


To access the full list of roles and responsibilities, please download the terms of references attached to the announcement.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education
  • Advanced University Degree (equivalent to a Master's or similar) is required, preferably in, Procurement and /or Supply Chain Management, Law, Commerce, business administration, public administration or related fields.
  • Bachelor's Degree: A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of progressively relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
  • Chartered Institute of Supply and Supply (CIPS)  Level 4 certification is an asset.
***Please upload your academic diplomas or academic certifications to your application***

b. Experience 
  • A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience (or more based on academic merit) is required in the procurement of medical equipment, this includes experience in procurement of medical technologies at national and international level.
  • Strong experience in developing procurement strategies and exposure to public procurement processes is required.
  • Experience in project management is desirable.
  • Experience of successfully working with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners including UN organizations is an asset. 
  • Experience working in developing countries is an asset. 
  • Experience working with large global donors such as the World Bank, EU and IDB is an advantage.
  • Governmental Advisory: Previous work experience in advising government and official bodies is desirable.
c. Languages
  • Fluency in written, reading and oral English is required
  • Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
  • Fluency in another UN language would be an asset.

d. Additional information
  • The position requires the ability to prepare reports using IT tools such as Google Sheets and Google Docs.
  • It is required to prepare progress reports of assigned projects using Google Slides and to make presentations both in person and virtually by videoconference.
  • The position requires telephone and face-to-face contact with various people related to the projects.
  • It is required to plan, develop and deliver training to project collaborators in person and/or by videoconference.
  • It is required to make field trips to health infrastructure works, including travel to the works and construction site.
e. Cover Letter
While your resume shows your skills, experience and training, we are also eager to learn more about your interests and motivations. Therefore, we invite you to upload a cover letter along with your application for the position. Remember to share in the letter your motivation to join the UNOPS team in the advertised position, your interests and skills. Additionally we would like to know your perspective on the UN Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility and Humanity. For more information on the UN Values, see the UN Values and Behaviors Framework document. 
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.