UNOPS

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.

La oficina de país de UNOPS en Costa Rica desarrolla iniciativas en sectores estratégicos como infraestructura vial, proyectos de infraestructura en agua y saneamiento,  infraestructura vertical,  proyectos de adquisiciones entre otros, aportando sus capacidades en materia de gerenciamiento de proyectos complejos, asesoramiento técnico y adquisiciones, con un enfoque de sostenibilidad y resiliencia; en todos los casos, aplicando el enfoque de derechos humanos y la perspectiva de género.

La oficina de país de UNOPS en Costa Rica desarrolla iniciativas en sectores estratégicos como infraestructura vial, proyectos de infraestructura en agua y saneamiento,  infraestructura vertical,  proyectos de adquisiciones entre otros, aportando sus capacidades en materia de gerenciamiento de proyectos complejos, asesoramiento técnico y adquisiciones, con un enfoque de sostenibilidad y resiliencia; en todos los casos, aplicando el enfoque de derechos humanos y la perspectiva de género

El/la Oficial de Adquisiciones es responsable de la prestación eficaz de servicios de adquisiciones, reflejando las mejores prácticas en adquisiciones públicas internacionales; asegurando el cumplimiento de las normas y reglamentos de adquisiciones de UNOPS y de cualquier organismo multilateral con el que se trabaje; una adecuada gestión de riesgos; y la obtención del mejor valor por dinero.

La persona titular del puesto analiza e interpreta las normas y reglamentos pertinentes y proporciona soluciones a una amplia gama de asuntos relacionados con adquisiciones dentro de UNOPS. Actuando bajo los más altos estándares de ética personal y profesional, el/la Oficial de Adquisiciones mantiene un enfoque colaborativo, orientado a la calidad, centrado en el cliente y enfocado en resultados.

Required

• Título universitario a nivel de Licenciatura (equivalente a Bachelor’s degree) de preferencia en alguna de las siguientes disciplinas: Administración, Ciencias Sociales, Ciencias Políticas, Gestión Pública, Gestión Educativa, Comunicación Social, Trabajo Social o carreras afines.

Desired

• Título universitario de Maestría (equivalente a Master´s degree) de preferencia en: Ciencias Sociales, Ciencias Políticas, Comunicación Social, Trabajo Social, Gestión Pública, Gestión de Proyectos o carreras afines.

Required

• Mínimo dos (2) años de experiencia en Gestión de licitaciones de bienes, servicios y/o obras con Normativa del Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica (BCIE).

• Experiencia en licitaciones de obras de infraestructura.

Desired

• Experiencia en supervisión de personal en materia de adquisiciones
  

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.