The United Nations {UN} Multi-sectoral seeks a qualified Procurement & Logistics Manager who will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic and effective procurement services reflecting international public procurement best practices, compliance with the mission. Procurement & Logistics Manager. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Support Services, the Procurement & Logistics Manger is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic and effective procurement services reflecting international public procurement best practices, compliance with UN’s procurement policy, rules, regulations and procedures, ensuring appropriate risk management and obtaining the best value for money for the acquisition of goods, services and the contracting of works. He/she analyzes and interprets the respective rules and regulations and provides advice and solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement. The role requires a deep understanding of procurement policy and processes and the Procurement Manager should be able to apply them to the appropriate situations.The effective and successful achievement of results by the Procurement / Logistics Manager directly affects the overall efficiency of the region and specific project initiatives, in regards to procurement management, impacting the timely and effective implementation of the respective programmes and the business unit’s operations. Timely, market-aware, and accountable delivery of services, ensures business unit performance, efficiency and client satisfaction, which promote the image and credibility of the team and business unit as an effective service provider in project services and management. This enhances UN’s competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services in the given geographical area. The Procurement / Logistics Manager will work in close cooperation with the Business Units and Project Managers and report to the management on central issues related to procurement activities. S/he supervises and leads procurement personnel to deliver work results, in close cooperation with the leadership team in the given geographical area.
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager
Location: Abuja FCT, Nigeria
Company Name: United Nations
Salary Range: Negotiable + Benefits
Job Department: Monitoring & Evaluation
Duties and Accountabilities:
- Lead the project’s overall M&E efforts, including the design and oversight of a strong M&E plan and Performance Management Plan (PMP).
- In coordination with stakeholders, draft/prepare M&E plans and associated M&E templates.
- Support in the collection and monitoring of all M&E activities under the project, including reviewing data collection tools, supervising and/or conducting reports from fieldwork, conducting data analysis, and carrying out interpretation of findings.
- Identify and train staff on appropriate relevant indicators in line with UN, international, and national M&E standards.
- Oversee the projects/program’s robust learning component, including providing technical assistance for any evaluations.
- Conduct routine data quality assurance processes to maintain adequate quality control in all aspects of M&E, from data collection to results reporting.
- Review partners progress reports, in collaboration with program managers, and provide feedback to the partners based on their performance.
- Ensure on-time, accurate, and quality reporting according to the cooperative agreement.
- Prepare semi-annual and annual reports and draft quarterly project reports in close collaboration with project staff.
- Build capacity of local stakeholders and project staff in relevant M&E topics, including data dissemination and use for program improvement.
- Build capacity at project sites and support them to effectively introduce and maintain the project M&E systems and processes.
- Participate in relevant M&E technical working groups and coordinating bodies; work with relevant ministries on project-linked M&E, as appropriate.
- Prepare or support routine reports, abstracts, presentations, brochures, project summary sheets, newsletters, etc.;
- Present at conferences or meetings when required.
Selection Criteria
– Education
- Minimum Master’s degree in statistics, economics, demography, development planning, public health, business, law, engineering, agriculture, social sciences, finance, education or similar field.
- Bachelor’s degree in combination with 5 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the Master’s degree.
– Experience:
- At least five years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in public, corporate or any major social sector program.
- In-depth knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques and methodologies, including conducting operational research, household surveys, and qualitative evaluations, as well as data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
- Significant experience in providing field-based technical assistance about M&E and learning in low resource countries preferred.
- Knowledge of M&E approaches and indicators for one or more project areas.
- Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems (including databases) that track performance as per the objectives of the project.
- Excellent interpersonal, consensus building and negotiating skills essential.
- Analysis and data management skills, as well as demonstrated analytical skills, and experience in identifying and evaluating best practices and state-of-the-art approaches to be utilized by the project.
- Mastery of statistical databases, analysis tools, and statistical software (Strata, SPSS, etc.) required, as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, Access, and Power Point.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team.
- Experience developing and delivering high-quality, on-time donor reports in accordance with cooperative agreement regulations.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
– Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English / French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
– Assessment:
Qualified applicants may be evaluated through a UN competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.
Special Notice:
By accepting an offer of appointment, Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. United Nations Considerations: According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit their recent CV and application via the career email below: united.nations@careers-un.org
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the UN competency-based skills assessment and the UN global recruitment virtual interview.
Deadline:
28th March, 2024
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