Job Expired
African Union
Business
Supply Chain & Purchasing Management
Addis Ababa
10 years - 12 years
1 Position
2025-05-30
to
2025-06-16
perform procurement processes
Accounting
Procurement & supply management
Public Administration
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Business Administration
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Full Time
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Job Description
Organization Information
Reports to: Head Supply Chain Division
Directorate/Department/Organ: Administration Directorate Africa CDC
Division: Supply Chain Division
Number of Direct Reports: -6
Number of Indirect Reports: –
Job Grade: P4
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Purpose of Job
Procurement team lead will provide operational support to the procurement unit, including administrative oversight, while ensuring that its predefined strategies and policies are executed effectively and following up on relevant activities. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the procurement function under the Africa CDC and will ensure that procurement activities are carried out in a transparent and competitive manner, in compliance and accordance with African Union/Africa CDC’s policies and procedures. The Procurement team lead will also work closely with project teams to ensure that procurement activities are effectively integrated into project implementation.
Manage end-to-end procurement activities from planning to contract award as per the AU procurement Rules
Participate in the execution of predefined programs and activities of the Division.
Develop, execute, and administer complex procurements for diverse works, goods and services in accordance with AU Regulations and internally accepted standards and procedures.
Provide technical advice and guidance as procurement officer responsible for all aspects of procurement functions including providing procurement expert advice, advising management and clients on wide range and complex technical and other issues relating to institutional procurement.
Engage with relevant stakeholders to build lasting relationships and promote collaboration.
Ensure the effective exchange of information between the Division and relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to the preparation of reports.
Ensure compliance with defined policie
In consultation with Business Units, reviews the type of works, goods and services required and recommends appropriate procurement strategy and method and sources to be solicited.
Develop / Revise the Procurement Strategy Document for the World Bank project.
Prepare solicitation documents for goods, works and services to be procured using appropriate methodologies.
Carry out the procurement process, including pre-bidding conference, evaluation of bids, post-qualification, and recommendation for award in line with African Union’s Procurement procedures and the World Bank procurement regulations.
Support the preparation and consolidation of the annual procurement plan of Africa CDC.
Prepare procurement planning in World Bank steps system and monitor procurement activities for Africa CDC
Monitor and track the implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan in close collaboration with Business Units.
Prepare periodic reports and statistics on procurement activities such as purchase orders.
Reviews progress and status reports as required.
Creating purchase orders in SAP, creating service entry sheets, parking suppliers’ and consultants’ invoices in the Africa CDC’s ERP/SAP system.
Facilitate and conduct Procurement training in procurement techniques, processes and systems for Africa CDC staff.
Providing guidance to Business Units on procurement, as well as oversight. Support Business Units in creating departmental procurement plans and estimates.
Prepare contracts for complex and simple goods and services and support the contract administration process in close collaboration with the business units.
Provide advice and guidance to Business Units concerning development of specifications for acquisition of goods or related services including preparation of price estimates on procurement requests for non-standard items.
Develop procurement strategies for project and corporate procurements.
Ensure timely implementation of procurement activities, in accordance with project schedules.
Prepare and present procurement cases to the relevant authorities for approval.
Identify and manage procurement risk in the procurement cycle.
Track orders to ensure prompt delivery of services;
Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields with 10 years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Public Procurement, or Administration of which three years at the expert level.
Or
Bachelor’s degree in management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Law, Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, or related fields with at least 12 years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Public Procurement, or Administration of which three years at the expert level.
Demonstrable experience in using SAP/Enterprise Resource Planning system and STEP System is highly desirable.
Experience in World Bank project procurement and contract implementation is highly desirable.
Demonstrable experience and comprehensive knowledge in legal/contract management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Office and project management.
Demonstrable experience in routine and emergency procurement processing and reporting, shipping, and receiving, and inventory control in medium to large organizations.
Demonstrable experience in supporting and leading development of complex procurements, e.g., purchase
Resourceful and skilled at collecting, analyzing and using data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a technical nature lay audiences.
Familiarity with the procurement management and logistics practices and processes typically employed by public health or public sector programmes
Excellent narrative reporting skills;
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Excellent interpersonal relationship practices to meet and deal with people of diverse backgrounds.
Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills, including experience successfully interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in technical and other professional settings.
Skills in translating highly technical information into presentations, briefings and reports and funding proposals for lay audiences.
Resourceful and skilled at collecting, analyzing and using data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a technical nature to lay audiences.
Demonstrated ability regarding computer skills, including excellent word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications and experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and familiarity with electronic data processing systems and ERP such as SAP.
Knowledge of Systematic Tracking of Exchanges In Procurement (STEP) is an added advantage.
Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure.
Proven ability to plan, delegate and direct subordinates.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to use clear, concise language in correspondence as well as including content fitting for the purpose and audiences when preparing written briefs and reports.
Able to operate in a multicultural environment.
High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit.
Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible.
Pro-active and solutions oriented
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk:
Building Partnership:
Fosters Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence ….
Functional Competencies
Conceptual thinking:
Job Knowledge and information sharing:
Drive for result:
Continuous Improvement Orientation
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:
The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.
GENDER MAINSTREAMING:
The Africa CDC is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
REMUNERATION:
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 110,951.49 (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 92,867.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.
Applications must be submitted no later than June 16, 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT.
Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK
Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications
Fields Of Study
Accounting
Procurement & supply management
Public Administration
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Business Administration
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Skills Required
perform procurement processes
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