Procurement Associate
United Nations Office for Project Services · Brasília, DF, BR
General Information Position Title Procurement Associate Job Category Procurement Duty Station(s) Brasilia Seniority Level Associate ICS Level ICS 06 Contract Type ICA \- LICA \- Support \- Regular Contract Level LICA 6 Posting Start Date 27\-Aug\-2026 Posting End Date 10\-Sep\-2026 Duration Ongoing Job Highlight Drive smooth Procurement operations by delivering reliable support, guidance, and services related to contracts, processes, and stakeholder collaboration. About the Region \#schemaField\_font\_style, \#schemaField\_font\_style \* { font\-size: inherit !important; font\-style: normal !important; color: inherit !important; } \#schemaField\_font\_style a { color: \#006699 !important; } \#schemaField\_font\_style In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS operates across 23 countries, delivering high\-impact solutions that drive sustainable development. UNOPS focuses on building and improving resilient infrastructure—including roads, bridges, public facilities, sanitation systems, and housing—to enhance quality of life and foster inclusive growth. UNOPS also supports public health by procuring essential medicines and medical equipment, ensuring broader access to healthcare services. By strengthening institutional capacities, UNOPS promotes transparent, efficient, and equitable public management. As a trusted partner to governments and development stakeholders, UNOPS aligns its interventions with national priorities, helping countries advance the Sustainable Development Goals through practical, results\-driven support. About the Country/Multi\-Country Office \#schemaField\_font\_style, \#schemaField\_font\_style \* { font\-size: inherit !important; font\-style: normal !important; color: inherit !important; } \#schemaField\_font\_style a { color: \#006699 !important; } \#schemaField\_font\_style Based in Brazil, the UNOPS Southern Cone Multi\-Country Office (SCMCO) also oversees operations in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, supporting national priorities and development goals across the subregion. In Argentina, UNOPS strengthens public institutions by providing technical assistance in planning, procurement, and oversight of infrastructure projects—particularly in public buildings—and building capacity in public procurement, with a focus on technological innovation. In Brazil, where UNOPS has operated since 2012, the office collaborates with UN agencies, financial institutions, and government bodies at all levels to deliver services in health, education, urbanization, social rehabilitation, PPPs, and institutional strengthening. UNOPS has played a key role in responding to the COVID\-19 pandemic and currently manages 17 active projects across the country. Its work emphasizes transparency, operational efficiency, and results\-driven management while aligning with the strategic and operational needs of its partners. Across the Southern Cone, UNOPS promotes sustainable development by enhancing national capabilities and supporting the delivery of high\-impact, inclusive infrastructure. Role Purpose \#schemaField\_font\_style, \#schemaField\_font\_style \* { font\-size: inherit !important; font\-style: normal !important; color: inherit !important; } \#schemaField\_font\_style a { color: \#006699 !important; } \#schemaField\_font\_style The Procurement Associate provides efficient and timely support services in procurement and contract administration to the different programmes managed by their office. S/he 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 Associate, Procurement works with minimal supervision. Functions / Key Results Expected \#schemaField\_font\_style, \#schemaField\_font\_style \* { font\-size: inherit !important; font\-style: normal !important; color: inherit !important; } \#schemaField\_font\_style a { color: \#006699 !important; } \#schemaField\_font\_style 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 wit