Senior Vendor Management Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 194

• Its mission is to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world. ICAO sets international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for aviation safety, air navigation, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and environmental protection. The organization is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and operates in 193 member states, employing over 1,000 staff members. ICAO is committed to fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the global aviation system and ensures the highest standards of safety and efficiency in air transport.

Job Overview:
The Senior Vendor Management Consultant position is a critical role within the Information Management Services (IMS) function of ICAO. This role is responsible for providing specialized expertise and leadership in ICT vendor governance, contract performance, technology cost management, procurement support, and value realization. The consultant will work closely with various stakeholders, including IMS managers, technical teams, Procurement, Finance, and external vendors, to ensure effective vendor management practices are in place. The position requires a strategic approach to vendor management, focusing on achieving results through the development and maintenance of an integrated ICT vendor portfolio, performance analysis, and compliance with ICAO's procurement rules and financial regulations. The consultant will also be expected to lead vendor due diligence, risk assessments, and strategic vendor reviews, ensuring that the organization maximizes the value derived from its vendor relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the ICT vendor-management framework and portfolio, achieving results such as developing and maintaining an integrated ICT vendor portfolio covering contracts, ownership, criticality, risk, performance, spend, renewals, dependencies, and exit requirements. Establish vendor segmentation, governance forums, performance-review cycles, escalation paths, and decision rights proportionate to supplier criticality and organizational risk.
• Provide performance and costing analysis of main contracts by establishing a consolidated view of ICT contracts across various services, developing management models and total-cost-of-ownership analyses, and producing management reporting on budgets and financial risks.
• Provide senior procurement and contract-management support by advising on sourcing strategies, preparing statements of work, supporting RFQs and RFPs, and ensuring compliance with ICAO governance and financial-control requirements.
• Strengthen governance, compliance, reporting, and digital enablement by ensuring vendor and cost-management practices align with ICAO rules, preparing evidence-based reports, and supporting audits and management reviews.
• Provide leadership, stakeholder coordination, and knowledge transfer by advising IMS management on vendor strategy, coordinating across departments, leading multidisciplinary working sessions, and developing training and practical tools for internal teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information technology, business administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Desirable qualifications include relevant professional certifications in procurement, supply management, contract management, vendor management, finance, cloud cost management, or IT service management, as well as training in FinOps, Software Asset Management, ITIL, project management, risk management, or audit and internal controls.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or academic equivalent) in a relevant field such as information technology, business administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, accounting, or economics. A first-level university degree may be accepted in combination with additional qualifying experience. Desirable educational qualifications include professional certifications related to procurement and financial management, particularly in the context of public-sector or United Nations procurement.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in ICT vendor management, procurement, contract management, technology financial management, or a closely related field. Essential experience includes leading vendor-governance and performance-management practices, conducting technology cost analysis, preparing complex ICT solicitations, and managing various risks associated with vendor relationships. Desirable experience includes familiarity with Oracle Cloud ERP procurement modules, cloud financial management practices, and working within the United Nations system or similar international organizations.

Languages:
Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English are essential for this position. A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, is considered desirable and may enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy position is initially for a period of six (6) months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. The daily rate for Band C varies from $402 to $57

• Candidates should note that ICAO does not charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the selection process, and any such requests should be disregarded as fraudulent.