Job Title: PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE (MATERNITY REPLACEMENT)
Location : Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline : 13-Nov-12
Type of Contract : TA Local
Post Level : GS-6
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract : Six months
Expected Duration of Assignment : Six months
Background
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Associate supports the leadership in execution of procurement services in the Country Office (CO) ensuring their effectiveness, transparency and integrity. The Procurement Associate promotes a client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach in the Unit.
The Procurement Associate works in close collaboration with the operations programme and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex procurement-related issues and information delivery.