Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, and overall supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Ensure elaboration and implementation of operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following:

• Full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
• Market research of local vendors, analyzing their capacity and ensuring that an updated, viable vendor database is routinely monitored.
• CO Procurement business processes mapping and control of the workflows in the Procurement Unit.
• Identification of cost saving and cost reduction strategies.
• Implementation of a well-functioning vendor management system from market research, sourcing, pre-qualification, management of local long term agreements and management of a routinely updated vendor database.
• Training and capacity building for all CO staff in the processing of e-procurement modalities, receiving, e-bidding mechanisms and payment of vendors as per responsibilities outlined in the internal control framework.

Procurement management

• Ensures efficient management of procurement processes for timely and efficient delivery of the goods and services as defined in the procurement plan.
• Ensures proper monitoring of the procurement processes to eliminate deficiencies in procurement.
• Monitors supplier’s performance with respect to the quality and timely delivery of goods and services
• Ensures proper tendering and bidding procedures, including submissions to the Local Contracts Committee and the Advisory Committee on Procurement, when needed.
• Ensures the methodical keeping of files as necessary for audit purposes.
• Promote and monitor the transparency of the procurement and contractual processes, and the use of international best practices.
• Promote the incorporation of standard procurement forms within the unit and the use of instruments for planning and scheduling processes.

Quality Control

• Reviews the requests for procurement, specifications, and evaluation reports, and participate in contractual negotiations when required.
• Promotes and supervises compliance with the regulations established by the Contracts, Assets and Procurement Committee (“CAP”) and the Advisory Committee on Procurement (“ACP”) and ensures quality review of submissions for the ACP.
• Implements recommendations from internal and external audits assuring that corrective measures are placed in practice, when necessary.

Human Resources

• Customizes and develops procurement-related training material to contribute to capacity building of all clients.
• Shares experience/ best practices on the procurement network.
• UNDP Procurement Certification programme (Mandatory)

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Ability to lead procurement processes using specific procurement methods (RFQ, ITB, and RFP).
• Ability to introduce and implement strategic procurement, contract and sourcing strategy
• Demonstrates a complete in-depth grasp of procurement rules and practices
• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Knowledge Management Competencies:

• Knowledge Management and Learning
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Under the direct supervision of the Field office Team Leader and the regional coordinator, or Thematic Team leader, and overall supervision of Director of the Human Rights Division or his/her designate, the UNV Human Rights Officer will be responsible for implementing the Division’s work plans, including assisting, in conducting monitoring/ fact-finding missions, as well as reporting and advocacy activities in the area of assignment as mandated in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2514 (2020). In particular, the incumbent will:

General activity: Please note that this job description is generic and therefore, activities listed below may not be carried out by all Human rights officer.

• Contribute to and/or draft communications, briefing notes, talking points, press releases, statements, bullet points, or other products;
• Draft various internal and external reports on the human rights situation in South Sudan covering specific timeframes (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) or themes (e.g., freedom of expression) based on submissions from colleagues based in the field and HQ. The candidate may be asked to draft reports during evening hours (i.e., daily) or weekends (i.e., weekly);
• Provide guidance to relevant colleagues to ensure submissions from field teams are in line with OHCHR methodology on human rights reporting;
• Provide and prepares legal analysis and research, and outputs, such as work unit reports and assessments, policy documents and guidelines, briefings, etc
• Participate in legislative reviews and drafts commentaries and other relevant documents;
• Conduct capacity building activities in areas of administration of justice and transitional justice which include advising national counterparts, facilitating and organizing workshops, supporting national criminal justice system organization, training of national actors and/or monitoring of the court and legal system.
• Facilitate the implementation of the human rights mandate in the designated area of conflict-related violations;
• Gather information, analyse and report on the situation of human rights in relation to the armed conflict, including through close cooperation with field teams, other United Nations actors and the community;
• Support HRD’s analysis by maintaining a proactive situational awareness of human rights and political developments for the purpose of gathering data on hotspots and early warning mapping and support in HRD’s information analysis;
• Identify incidents requiring further monitoring and/or investigation, co-ordinate with field teams regarding follow-up, and analyse the potential impact of reported incidents on the human rights situation;
• Monitor and follow up on incidents of denial of access by armed groups to locations where human rights monitoring and investigation activities are planned to take place, and coordinate with field teams and the Legal Affairs to identify possible courses of action in response;
• Assist in developing the profiles of alleged perpetrators of human rights violations in close coordination with field teams;
• Conduct fact-finding missions and investigations into abuses/violations of human rights or humanitarian law
• Establish and maintain contacts with government representatives, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations, UN agencies and other partners operating in the AOR;
• Ensure, coordinate and supervise the timely entry of accurate and verified human rights cases into an established database; conduct quality control and deliver statistics and trend reports as required;
• Undertake risk assessment in the framework of Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) and monitor implementation of mitigating measures;
• Ensure the integration of gender perspectives, with specific attention to issues related to women and girls, including conflict-related sexual violence, within all assigned human rights activities;
• Represent the UNMISS human rights office at working level meetings, as relevant;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Administrative Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Procurement Assistant will:

1. Assist in preparing Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Proposals (RFP) and other bidding documents calling for the supply of goods, works and services on competitive basis ensuring full compliance of procurement activities with WHO rules, regulations, policies and strategies;
2. Assist in managing bidding processes, bid evaluations and supplier selections;
3. Correspond with vendors regarding prices, product availability, and delivery.
4. Prepare purchase requisitions and contracts for the review and approval of relevant authorities, in full compliance with WHO regulations and rules;
5. Prepare adjudication reports and documents for the Contract Review Committee (CRC)
6. Track and update the suppliers’ database, prepare suppliers' performance evaluations, identify and take appropriate action regarding suppliers who repeatedly fail to comply with the terms and conditions of their contracts.
7. Work closely with the WHO Global Service Center (GSC), Regional Office and HQ Procurement Teams to follow up on shipments and provide updates on delivery status or delays; resolve any outstanding issues;
8. Provide notice of shipment to consignees; prepare claims for lost, damaged or incorrect shipments and assist in obtaining settlements as necessary; coordinate the resolution of claim issues with suppliers concerning their non-compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
9. Provide updated information on procurement cases status to relevant colleagues.
10. Process the purchase of a variety of commodities for the Organization; analyze purchase authorizations for adequacy of specifications and other requirements; work with domestic and international vendors to provide overall order fulfilment; negotiate and analyze costs; select or recommend sources of supply, as necessary, to ensure effective competition;
11. Review bids or quotations; analyze them for conformity to specified requirements and for price, delivery and other considerations such as warranty, maintenance, compatibility, etc.; negotiate with suppliers and award contracts based on considerations of all factors;
12. Review and issue purchase orders, contracts and amendments; ensure inclusion of complete and accurate specifications, terms and conditions;
13. Prepare justification and analysis reports for procurement to be submitted to the Contract Review Committee (CRC) for approval;
14. Contact vendors to obtain product price and availability information to facilitate identification and selection of suppliers, evaluation of specifications; provide technical advice to requisitioners regarding appropriate products, substitutes or alternatives; keep informed of new products and market conditions, etc.;
15. Participate in the review, analysis and evaluation of procurement systems for modifications, improvements and streamlining of processes
16. Perform any duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Vulnerable Groups Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Research and collect information pertaining to human rights issues through monitoring human rights situations at the field level and from a variety of data sources (e.g. publications and the press) to keep abreast of issues/events and provide up-to-date information;
• Interviews human rights victims, particularly indigenous people, relevant authorities and civil society organizations as part of the documentation of cases;
• Assist in the analysis of information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights, particularly related to indigenous peoples, and recommend actions to be taken;
• Coordinate activities and strategies related to priority issues with other Units of OHCHR-Mexico;
• Establish working relationships with state and federal authorities and provide them with technical assistance, to strengthen the level of compliance with international human rights obligations;
• Document cases of indigenous people’s human rights violations;
• As a part of the good offices mandate of OHCHR-Mexico, act as an observer and/or facilitator in prior consultation processes organized by the federal government, providing detailed advice to the authorities about the implementation of their international obligations and strengthen the rights holders’ knowledge about their rights;
• Dialogue with private companies and businesses related to their projects which might affect the rights of indigenous peoples and their adherence to the UN guiding principles on business and human rights;
• Assist in the analysis of information regarding substantive matters in the field of human rights and recommend actions to be taken;
• Draft a variety of reports and correspondence relating to human rights matters/cases;
• Participate in human rights training programmes for government officials, representatives of the civil society, human rights non-governmental organizations and rights holders;
• Liaise with representatives of the federal and local legislative powers to ensure that the legislation affecting indigenous peoples and communities is in line with international standards and is created with the right perspective and methodology;
• Work with UN and non-governmental partners in the country to integrate human rights, including gender considerations, in their programmes;
• Assist in the consolidation of knowledge and necessary tools within the United Nations system in Mexico in order to mainstream human rights in its actions;
• Assist in establishing working level cooperation with relevant government ministries and State institutions to assist in strengthening their capacity for protection and promotion of human rights;
• Receive complaints of alleged human rights violations and give legal advice to victims;
• Perform other tasks as required.