The AUDA-NEPAD invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the following position: Procurement Officer
Under the supervision of the Senior Procurement Officer – Projects, the Procurement Officer will oversee the procurement and grants aspects of the AUDA-NEPAD A2DSRH projects, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Their primary responsibility will be to ensure that procurement and grants practices align with compliance standards and are efficient and transparent to support the implementation of the A2DSRH project.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of preferential procurement policies, procedures, and best practices, focusing on gender-responsive procurement.
- Familiarity with international procurement regulations and guidelines.
- Experience managing procurement processes for goods, works, and services related to gender and women empowerment.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, ensuring the inclusion of women-owned businesses and gender-responsive criteria.
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines.
- Experience in procurement, demonstrated technical knowledge and analytical skills in supply chain management.
- Knowledge of international standards, guidelines, and procedures for procuring works, consultancy services, goods, and services.
- Proven expertise & experience in SAP ERP or other similar ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent oral, writing and editing skills, with extensive experience in report writing.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
- High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energy.
- The ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
- Proficiency in one of the AU working languages and fluency in another AU language an added advantage.
Education and Experience:
A master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics, Civil Engineering, Law or a related field with two (2) years of progressive professional experience in public procurement, supply chain management, warehousing, grants management, grants and subcontracting, preferably in programmes and projects within public and non-government institutions, international organizations or similar organisations nationally and regionally.
A CIPS Diploma is mandatory with a minimum of an Associate certification/membership.
Or
A bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics, Civil Engineering, Law, or a related field is required with four (4) years of progressive professional experience in public procurement, supply chain management, warehousing, grants management, grants and subcontracting, preferably in programmes and projects within public and non-government institutions, international organisations or similar organisations nationally and regionally.
A CIPS Diploma is mandatory, with a minimum of an Associate certification/membership.
Applications: should be forwarded utilising ‘Arial’ font 11.5. To apply, please submit the following:
- A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Union Development Agency.
- A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age, and gender.
- Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses.
- Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$35,044.83 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.88 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.
Applications must be received not later than Monday, 16 September 2024 .
To apply:
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you face challenges during profile creation or application, log your problem to
#J-18808-Ljbffr