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Procurement Assistant

United Nation Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

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Business

Business Management

Addis Ababa

5 years - 7 years

1 Position

2024-06-20

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2024-06-30

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Fields of study

Accounting

Procurement & supply management

Business Administration and Management

Business Administration

Full Time

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Within the delegated of authority, the Procurement Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: I.

  • Planning Receive and review requisitions of Information Technology (IT) related goods/services for adequacy, clarity and completeness for incorporation in the annual procurement plan; Estimate the costs of total requirements to ascertain sufficiency of funds under the corresponding budget line of allotment. Identify the priority items in consultation with the requisitioners in case of inadequate funds to meet the entire needs;

  • Forward the proposed procurement plan, after securing funds, to the concerned staff for incorporation in the overall yearly procurement plan of the Commission; Conceptualize and rationalize the implementation action by advising on appropriate product or services, substitutes or alternatives consistent with the requirements to achieve cost savings and quality of services;

  • II. Implementation Screen the requests for compliance with the procurement plan and ensure that budget control forms are attached for all extra-budgetary( XB) procurement actions;

Job Requirement

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required. A professional certification such as CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent) is a mandatory education requirement is required. Degree in the field of Procurement/Business Administration/Accounting is an asset. Additional training in the area of IPSAS & Umoja on procurement and logistics front is an advantage.

  • Work Experience : A minimum of five (7) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, administrative services or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Preferably three (3) years of experience in the UN common system or in an international public organization and at least three years (3) years of procurement experience is desirable. Experience in Contract Management and/or Contract Administration and with an ERP system in the area of purchasing and/or supply chain is desirable.

Languages

  • For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

How To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to send their non-returnable application with CV and copies of relevant documents through the following address: HERE

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Procurement & supply management

Business Administration and Management

Business Administration

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