The Contracting Assistant position is located in Procurement Services Branch (PSB) of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Copenhagen.  The incumbent reports to the Contracting & Administrative Associate and Procurement Specialist of PSB Strategic Procurement Cluster, and performs contracting activities in accordance to the organization’s mandate, financial rules and regulations, and procurement procedures of UNFPA. The contracting activities encompass procurement, contracting, and contract management of institutional goods and services suppliers for UNFPA’s programs and for external clients, which include developing country Governments, donors, NGOs and other UN organizations as well as internal customers.  
 

In direct support of UNFPA’s strategy to achieve the ICPD/MD Goals and ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of procurement processes, the incumbent will be required to provide the following services under the general direction of the Contacting Associate and Procurement Specialist of PSB Strategic Procurement Cluster:

- Manage cost-effective procurement services in the area of contracts and long term agreements in support of UNFPA operations

- Administer supplier management activities

- Support the organization’s procurement and logistics capacity development

- Perform other duties as required