Procurement Senior Associate, Yangon, Myanmar

## Procurement Senior Associate, Yangon, Myanmar - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Office:UNOPS Yangon, Myanmar Position Title:Procurement Senior Associate Vacancy Type:Internal candidates only Job Category:Procurement Duty Station(s):Yangon Seniority Level:Associate Contract Type:ICA - LICA - Support - Regular Contract Level:LICA 7 Posting Start Date:14-Sep-2026 Posting End Date:20-Sep-2026 Duration:Open-ended (possibility of extension, subject to the performance and budget availability) Drive smooth Procurement operations by delivering reliable support, guidance, and services related to contracts, processes, and stakeholder collaboration. The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors - including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management - supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region. About the Country/Multi-Country Office The Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC) was established in 2018 to efficiently deliver grants and manage funds, and to provide quality pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. The ARHC aims to significantly impact the targets of the UN Sustainable Development Goal on good health and well-being by expanding the population benefiting from UNOPS-managed health-related engagements across the Asia Region. The ARHC portfolio manages the Principal Recipient (PR) Programme of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Asia, currently with grants in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. UNOPS, as a PR, is responsible for delivering the targets set out in the grant agreements in collaboration with selected sub-recipients from the National Programmes, local and international and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and United Nations agencies. About the Project Office The Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC) is a dedicated UNOPS unit focused on delivering health programmes and procurement across the Asia Pacific region. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, ARHC operates through a network of personnel in UNOPS country offices, leveraging local support services. ARHC's mission is to improve health outcomes and contribute to SDG 3 by providing tailored solutions and advisory services. Its expertise encompasses programme and fund management, pharmaceuticals and health sector procurement, and technical expertise in the health sector. Since 2011, ARHC has managed over US$1.68 billion in Global Fund grants for HIV, TB, and malaria programmes in the Greater Mekong Subregion, supporting national programmes, NGOs, and multilateral organizations. ARHC also extends its capabilities and services to UNOPS multi-country and country offices in the region, promoting regional collaboration and impact in the health sector. Serving as the Global Fund Principal Recipient (PR) since 2011, UNOPS manages grants for Myanmar's HIV, TB, and Malaria programs through its Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC) with full transparency and accountability. UNOPS has also been selected as the PR for the upcoming 2027-2029 HIV, TB, and RAI5E grants. This position is open for UNOPS Internal Candidates and Myanmar Nationals Only. The Procurement Senior Associate provides efficient and timely support services in procurement and contract administration to the different programmes managed by their office. The role promotes a quality-driven, client-focused and results-oriented approach to ensure compliance with UNOPS procurement rules, regulations, policies and strategies, while working and liaising with other procurement personnel and various other stakeholders, including programme support officers, chief technical advisors, portfolio managers, and portfolio assistants. In the discharge of their duties, the Senior Associate, Procurement works with minimal supervision. Functions / Key Results Expected Procurement Transactions Support - Execute approved steps to embed sustainability in the procurement process. - Ensure complete submissions to the Contract and Property Committees (CPCs). - Ensure completeness of documentation for preparation/ processing of Purchase Orders (POs), Contracts, Long Term Agreements (LTAs), or their amendments. - Conduct routine market research to determine supply sources using the UN Global Market Place and other relevant external sources. - Set up, enhance or maintain the local supplier database, ensuring regular update of information databases and procurement files and records. - Generate status reports, as and when required. - Ensure the availability of all supporting documents for audit and review purposes. Procurement Planning, Requisition and Sourcing - Collaborate with project personnel and managers in preparing their procurement plans and awards. - Maintain and update procurement monitoring processes for projects and provide feedback on POs to the requesting office. - Provide proposals to requesting entities on modes for the provision of goods, works and services, including procurement deadlines for every stage. - Review requisitions for completeness. - Prepare proper and complete specifications for equipment and materials, job profiles and statements of work (SoWs) as inputs to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quote (RFQs) and Invitations to Bid (ITBs), ensuring clearance/ approval by the relevant approving units. - Liaise regularly with vendors and consignees until safe delivery of goods is achieved. - Monitor progress and liaise with vendors throughout the procurement cycle. - Investigate and resolve post-order problems and share progress reports on procurement matters. - Provide oral or written responses to queries from projects, clients, companies, etc, regarding procurement-related matters. - Prepare monthly reports on procurement matters. - Liaise with the logistics unit or projects on receipt of goods, equipment and services in view of obtaining proper delivery reports, Receipt and Inspection Reports (RIRs), or relevant certificates while ensuring that proper inventory is taken. Bidding and Tendering Support - Prepare shortlists of suitable contractors/ suppliers for purchases of value over designated amounts for approval by designated officer(s). - Prepare and issue Expressions of Interest (EOIs), RFQs, ITBs, RFPs, or other tender documents as required, ensuring conformity with UNOPS' approved templates and seeking legal clearance in case of required adjustments. - Work with requesting programme or operations clients to review and evaluate bids or proposals received and prepare analyses for less complex contract awards for submission to the Local Contracts and Property Committee (LCPC) or other statutory designated body. - Work with requesting programme or operations clients to make submissions to the HQ Contracts and Property Committee (HQCPC). - Organize LCPC (or designated statutory body) meetings as may be required, circulating documents for review at least 24 hours in advance. - Maintain records of LCPC or other designated statutory body. Contract Administration - Follow up on the signing of contracts by vendors. - Obligate funds in the ERP and obtain appropriate signatures for approval. - Dissemi