Procurement Officer (P-4) – International Organization

About the role

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) is seeking a senior Procurement Officer (P-4) to join its Procurement Section in Santo Domingo. The incumbent will provide expert advice and manage complex procurement and contracting activities supporting UN missions and partner agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead procurement of a wide range of supplies and services, including highly technical and non‑routine contracts.
• Provide technical advice to substantive units throughout all phases of the procurement cycle.
• Analyze procurement requests, ensure technical specifications are appropriate, and develop complex contract documents.
• Issue international tender invitations, evaluate responses, and recommend contract awards.
• Sign procurement orders within delegated limits and prepare submissions for higher‑value approvals.
• Conduct market research, develop tactical contracting approaches, and maintain knowledge of production patterns in exporting countries.
• Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes, while guiding junior staff.
• Contribute to the development of institutional procurement policies, standards, and evaluation criteria.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as a senior procurement and contracting expert in an international setting.
• Strong knowledge of internationally recognized procurement standards and contract law.
• Ability to handle complex, technologically advanced goods and services.
• Proficiency in quantitative methods for assessing supplier capacity.
• Demonstrated capability to develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a high‑impact UN mission supporting Haiti’s security and development.
• Professional growth in a multicultural, international environment.