About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to procurement assistant, g5 within United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Mexico, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:Procurement Assistant, G5
• Grade:G-5
• Location:Mexico City, Mexico
• Department:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Contract Type:General Service Staff
• Salary Range:$39,000.0 – $52,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Certificate of completion of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) level 4 or equivalent certification is required..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Spanish UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.

Skills

• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in procurement, administrative services or related area is required.
• The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• Work experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required.
• Work experience working with SAP (Systems, Application and Products)/ (UMOJA) is desirable.
• Work experience in dealing with procurement procedures within the UN Common System and/or a similar International Organization is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply