Procurement Expert, PMSU, Kyiv CO, Ukraine, 3 months, Remote-based (open for national consultants only)

Contract Duration - 3 Months

Working arrangement - Kyiv CO, Ukraine, Remote-based

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit UNICEF Ukraine website: https://www.unicef.org/ukraine/en

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The objectives of this assignment for the Procurement Expert (hereinafter — the Expert) are to provide adequate procurement support for the implementation of the Project “Restoration of Water Supply and Sanitation in Ukraine” in accordance with the Financial Agreement (FI No. 93368, Serapis No. 2021-0112), the requirements of Ukrainian legislation, regulatory acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, orders of the Ministry for Development, rules and procedures of the European Investment Bank (EIB), requirements of the European Commission regarding grant co-financing, as well as the provisions of the Project Operational Manual.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0005615 External ToR.pdf

Minimum Qualification Required

Education

Advanced university degree in Economics, Law, Finance, Public Administration or related field (Master’s degree)

Work experience

At least 3 years of experience in management of public procurement and procurement under IFI rules (experience with EIB will be an advantage);

• Experience in development of tender documentation under IFI rules;
  
  

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

Experience in development of tender documentation under IFI rules;

• Knowledge of EIB procurement rules and procedures;
• Experience in procurement planning and contract management;
• Knowledge of Ukrainian public procurement legislation;
• Fluency in Ukrainian; sufficient command of English (for
  
  

working with EIB documentation)

Desirables

• Experience working on EIB-financed or other IFI-financed infrastructure projects;
• Experience with procurement of works contracts in the water/municipal sector;
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions;
• Experience providing training/capacity building on procurement
  
  

Language Requirements

Ukrainian native and English B2

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal TMC0005615 Financial proposal.xlsx
  
  

Remarks

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.