UNDP Admin and Procurement Assistant Jobs in Rwanda

UNDP Admin and Procurement Assistant Jobs in Rwanda



Job Description

Summary of key functions:

  • Administrative support services

  • Support to administration of budgets

  • Support to the administration of procurement services

  • Support to the administration of human resources

  • Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

    Administrative support services

  • Arrange purchase of and ensure timely and appropriate distribution office equipment and supplies. Oversee sufficient inventory. Keep adequate records in Quantum to ensure proper asset management.

  • Preparation of inventory reports. Implementation of inventory and physical verification check-up in the office and projects.

  • Arrange travel and prepare travel authorization and all related requirements (visas, required clearances, immunization requirements)

  • Liaise with UNDP and other partners in the country to ensure utilization of LTAs and vendor agreements, including the use of courier services to ensure cost effective arrangements.

  • Provide inputs to the administrative business processes mapping and implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).

  • Arrange and oversee building maintenance, movement and repair of furniture and other assets.

  • Execute all necessary arrangements to ensure efficient office space allocation and all related services.

  • Coordinate and/or manage all administrative services for events and workshops including arranging venue, travel, and hotel reservations. Process visa, identity cards and other documents

    Support to the administration of budgets

  • Collect, verify and organize information required for formulation of project work plans and budgets.

  • Coordinate and follow up the collection and submission of the budget proposals and financial reports of the implementing partners.

  • Provide inputs for the preparation of cost-recovery bills in Quantum and follow up on issues related to cost recovery system to ensure all necessary actions are complied with or completed.

  • Creation of projects in Quantum, preparation of budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial closure of a project.
    Presentation of information for audit of projects

    Support to the administration of procurement services

  • Reviews procurement request and initiate procurement procedures, administers receipt of quotations, bids, proposals ensuring accuracy of information/data and compliance with UNW regulations, rules, policies and procedures.

  • Prepare purchase orders and contracts in and outside Quantum and ensure timely dispatched of purchase orders.

  • Create and maintain vendor profiles in Quantum.

  • Perform buyer role in Quantum for goods and services.

  • Timely corrective actions on POs with budget check errors and other problems.

  • Process payment of contracts and agreements with the required support documentation and certifications.

  • Provision of information for preparation of cost-recovery bills
    in Quantum as required.

    Support to the administration of human resources

  • Verifies compliance of draft job descriptions with office UNW standards

  • Prepares vacancy announcements, advertises posts, compiles matrixes and performs functions of Secretary in interview panels.

  • Introduces and revises vendor information in Quantum.

  • Prepares Contracts SSA & SCs in accordance with UNW rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

  • Records staff attendance and consolidates staff leave plans.

  • Consolidate staff/office learning plans.

  • Maintenance of the CO staffing table.

  • Update of the CO rosters.

  • Maintain proper filing system for HR records and documents in accordance with UNW rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

    Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

  • Participation in the organization of training for the office staff on program and operations related issues.

  • Contribute to the collection and sharing of best practices in program, financial services, and administration to support training of administrative staff.

  • Trainings and supports national partners on administrative issues as required including within the context of implementation of the HACT under the Delivering as One

    Functional competencies

  • Ability to perform a broad range of administrative activities related to operations, resources management and services including finance and human resources.

  • Good organizational skills

  • Ability to research, select relevant information and maintain accurate records and database.

  • Ability to work simultaneously on a number of processes and deliver with quality and within the deadlines.

  • Knowledge of procurement rules and best practices

  • Knowledge of HR rules and best practices

    Recruitment Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration and procurement.Human resource skills is an asset.

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in administration including procurement and human resources is required, in a large corporation or organization.

  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

  • Written and oral proficiency in English is required

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Admin and Procurement Assistant Jobs in Rwanda

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