Procurement Associate at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

United Nations Population Fund is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Associate

Job Identification: 7570
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: G7
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Contract Duration: 10 months
Fixed Term/Temporary: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA)
Job Category: Administration/Operations/Support
Position Number: 00005152
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Duration: One year* (renewable based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance).

 About United Nations Population Fund: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

Job Requirements

• Holder of a High School Graduate Certificate.
• Possess University Degree in Business Administration, Procurement or other related field preferred is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Possess a minimum of 7 years of related work experience preferably in an international, customer focused organization
• Knowledge of reproductive health related commodities and medical terminology an asset
• Knowledge of legal and operational aspects of contract management is useful
• Experience in international procurement and logistics management is desirable
• Have the ability to analyze and utilize complex data
• Have an excellent organizational and time management skills
• Have the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Have the ability to perform well under pressure and flexibility in handling unexpected work assignments as and when necessary
• Be service minded and have the ability to work in team

Languages:

• Fluency (written and verbal communication skills) in English is required.
• Working knowledge of other major local languages is desira

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• That this vacancy announcement is only for Nigerian nationals.
• No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN staff regulations 4.5.

Disclaimer

• UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm
• In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

 Application Closing Date
9th January, 2023 (06:07AM)