Contracts Management Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts within the assigned portfolio, monitoring implementation, contractor performance, compliance, and delivery of contractual outputs.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of procurement and contract management documents, including statements of work, terms of reference, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and requisitions.
• Provide guidance and support to business units and technical stakeholders throughout the procurement and contract management life cycle and assist in resolving acquisition-related issues.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the UNJSPF acquisition plan, considering sourcing strategies, procurement methods, market conditions, inventory requirements, and operational needs.
• Analyze demand plans, budget forecasts, consumption trends, and procurement activities to improve acquisition planning and resource utilization.
• Aid in the development, implementation, and review of standard operating procedures, internal controls, guidelines, and instructions related to acquisition planning, procurement, requisitioning, and contract management.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on procurement activities, contract administration, demand planning, and the availability of goods and services.
• Maintain portfolio performance indicators, review cost estimates, prepare reports, address audit recommendations, and ensure complete procurement and contract records.
• Prepare analytical reports, presentations, and management information products to support planning, monitoring, and decision-making.
• Guide new and junior staff, promote knowledge-sharing, and foster effective collaboration across the Sourcing Coordination Unit and relevant business areas.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs is desirable.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management, logistics, acquisition planning, procurement, or related area is required.
• Experience in ERP in the areas of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, procurement and logistics processes is desirable.
• Experience in supply chain or logistics in an international environment is desirable.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to contract management, acquisition planning, and sourcing activities within a global pension fund serving participants and beneficiaries in more than 190 countries.
• Gain exposure to procurement, contract administration, acquisition planning, supply chain, and data-driven operational activities within the United Nations system.
• Work collaboratively with business units, technical stakeholders, and internal and external partners in an international and multicultural environment.
• Gain experience supporting organizational objectives through effective contract management, procurement planning, monitoring, and resource utilization.
• Access to professional development and continuous learning opportunities.