Strategic Acquisition Planner for Global Missions

UN Atlas; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 194,698,000 - 292,047,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) seeks an Acquisition Planning Assistant to support supply chain planning, forecast demand, and manage acquisition plans for goods and services in Bogota. The role includes coordinating with technical units, procurement, and UN entities to verify stock availability.

The ideal candidate has eight years of progressive experience in supply chain, with Umoja ERP expertise, and data analytics skills (Power BI).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification desired.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is desirable.
• Supply chain certifications SCOR-P/CSCP are desirable.
• Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and validating 24-month demand forecasts and source plan using Umoja SCM tool.
• Coordinate with technical units and procurement to update the mission acquisition plan.
• Monitor requisitions and forecast logistics requirements; liaise with UN entities on stock availability.
• Support planning and management of the acquisition process, including transport and service contracts.
• Analyze expenditure data, monitor processes, and prepare progress reports; may supervise junior staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Data visualization

Planning & organizing

Knowledge of UN rules & regs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Project/Programme Management (PMP/PRINCE2)

Lean Six Sigma

Supply Chain certifications (SCOR-P, CSCP)

Data analytics (Power BI)

Tools

Umoja ERP

Power BI

Job description

United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) seeks an Acquisition Planning Assistant to support supply chain planning, forecast demand, and manage acquisition plans for goods and services in Bogota. The role includes coordinating with technical units, procurement, and UN entities to verify stock availability.

The ideal candidate has eight years of progressive experience in supply chain, with Umoja ERP expertise, and data analytics skills (Power BI).