Deadline: 30 September 2015
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Consultant – Procurement Specialist based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Consultant – Procurement Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Analyze and review the situation of procurement of First and Second Line anti TB drugs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the focus on
- Existing legal framework in the field of public procurement with the focus on Public Procurement Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Customs Policy Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Law on the Indirect Taxation System in Bosnia and Herzegovina, BiH Law on medicinal products and medical devices, and other relevant legal acts,
- Existing administrative structures and capacities in health and other sectors relevant for the procurement purposes of First and Second Line anti TB drugs which include but is not limited to BiH Ministry of Civil Affairs, Federal Ministry of Health, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Republika Srpska relevant Health Insurance Funds and Public Health Institutes in both entities, Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina etc.
- Examples of similar procurement practice already successfully implemented in BiH in health and other sectors including review of Agreements/contacts with international organizations or its bodies
- Review of currently registered anti-TB medicines (both FLDs and SLDs) in BiH, as well as TB diagnostic supplies
- Identify the most convenient and cost effective solution incorporating all needed steps in the process enabling import of First and Second Line anti TB drugs in Bosnia and Herzegovina with aim to prevent FLDs and SLDs stock out in the period following the end of GFATM TB Project.
- Identify the most convenient and cost effective solution to ensure uninterrupted supply of TB diagnostics required for quality diagnostic services after the end of GF TB Project.
- Proposal of short and long term approach to be adopted by relevant bodies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Prepare the final Report consisting of all aforementioned activities and proposal of short and long term approach to be adopted by relevant bodies identifying Agreement/contract framework, financial sources, procurement agent/suppliers, import procedures, distribution channels, reporting channels and all other important issues.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Law, Economics, Business administration or in other related natural or social sciences;
- At least 5 years of experience as procurement specialist;
- Proven experience in procurement and solution finding
- Proven experience in procurement of health related items;
- Excellent knowledge of issues related to procurement issues;
- References on topics relevant for consultant’s tasks would be considered as an additional asset;
- Knowledge of procurement and national health system structure;
- Fluency in English and in the official languages in BiH.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
