Acquisition Planning Officer

Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain Job Family : Logistics and Supply Chain Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4 Job Opening ID : 244984 Duty Station : BOGOTA Department/Office : United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia Date Posted : Oct 16, 2024 Deadline : Oct 30, 2024 This position is located in the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) in Bogota. The Acquisition Planning Officer reports to the Chief Supply Chain Management Section. The position leads and coordinates the planning, development and management of the acquisition process for various services and commodities (e.g. information technology and communication equipment, vehicles, medical equipment and supplies, food rations, fuel, construction and building maintenance materials, stationery and office supplies, furniture and fixtures, accommodation and office equipment etc.), taking into account different sourcing options, including global and regional systems contracts, local market conditions, logistics forecasting, inventory holdings in situ or elsewhere under DFS management (other missions, GSC etc), supply schedules, and ongoing assessment and prioritization of operational supply chain requirements. The position also leads contract management activities in the Mission and provides an oversight role over the management and good functioning of service contracts. Provides support to technical units in the development of statements of work for contracts, resolution of disputes, quarterly evaluation of contractor performance, capacity-building in contract administration related areas etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr