UNFPA Surge Roster – PROC 2025

UNFPA SURGE RESPONSE ROSTER – EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT POSITIONS

UNFPA is building a roster of highly qualified Emergency Procurement Officers ready to be deployed to humanitarian crises worldwide. As a member of our roster, you will be called upon to provide critical support in ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of essential supplies and services to affected populations. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of millions of people.
 
UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
 
We promote gender equality and empower women, girls, and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures. We work with partners in more than 150 countries to provide access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services. Our goal is ending unmet need for family planning, preventable maternal death, and gender-based violence and harmful practices including child marriage and female genital mutilation by 2030.  
 


What We Offer:
 

• The opportunity to make a direct impact during humanitarian emergencies, protecting the health and rights of women and girls.
• Deployment for short term (3 to 6 months) surge missions as part of UNFPA humanitarian response.
• A platform to utilize your expertise in Emergency Procurement

Key Responsibilities (upon deployment):
 

• Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement plans based on consolidated supply plans, aligned with emergency response plans, ensuring they meet the needs of affected populations while adhering to UNFPA's procurement policies and procedures.
• Tender Management: Lead and manage tender processes, including preparation of solicitation documents, evaluation of bids, and contract award, ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions, monitoring performance, and ensuring the timely delivery of quality goods and services.
• Interagency coordination: Proactively work with UN partners to optimize consolidated and coordinated procurement with a goal improve speed of procurement, improve economy of scale and leverage comparative advantages of partners
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess market conditions, ensuring value for money and cost-effectiveness in procurement activities.
• Logistics Coordination: Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services from procurement to distribution, addressing any bottlenecks or challenges.
• Capacity Building: Train and mentor local procurement staff, building their capacity to effectively manage procurement processes in emergency settings.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate and timely procurement reports to UNFPA management and donors, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

What we're looking for:
 

• Education: University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in emergency procurement, with a demonstrable track record of success in emergency response settings.
• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and international standards.