Job Overview
This position is listed under NGO Jobs in Oromia and is open for qualified professionals seeking a full-time role with an international organization. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as the vacancy has attracted significant attention.
Hiring Organization
The hiring organization for this role is the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a leading global development organization working to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities through sustainable development initiatives.
Job Title
The position is titled Procurement and Contract Specialist and focuses on managing procurement and contract administration activities for a major water and resilience-focused development project.
Job Location
The duty station for this position is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The role requires close coordination with national and regional teams as well as project partners.
Employment Type
This is a full-time position, requiring consistent engagement with project teams, suppliers, contractors, and UNDP operational units.
Date Posted
The vacancy was posted three hours ago and is currently receiving strong interest from potential applicants.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this position is 03 January 2026. Applications submitted after this date may not be considered.
Project Background
The Groundwater Access Facility Initiative was launched in May 2024 in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, with the aim of strengthening groundwater resource management across the Horn of Africa through sustainable and resilient water solutions.
Project Description
Under this initiative, UNDP and CIFF agreed in August 2025 to implement a Productive Use of Water pilot project in the Somali Region. The project focuses on assessing the feasibility of groundwater access through shallow and deep boreholes and the development of water supply infrastructure.
Project Scope
The project will deploy two drilling rigs to construct a total of 20 wells, each designed to deliver a minimum yield of three liters per second using solar-powered pumping systems operating eight hours per day.
Beneficiaries
The wells will provide safe drinking and domestic water to approximately 150,257 people, including adults and children, while also supporting 59 health facilities and improving water access for 66 schools across northern and southern areas of the Somali Region.
Project Outcomes
The pilot phase seeks to confirm the feasibility of groundwater access by drilling boreholes and developing integrated water supply systems that include electromechanical components, pipelines, storage facilities, and water quality infrastructure.
Key Outputs
The project will deliver 20 shallow and deep boreholes across four identified sites in the Somali Region and install water use schemes integrated with solar-powered systems, pipelines, and storage reservoirs.
Scope of Work
UNDP is seeking a highly skilled Procurement and Contract Specialist to manage the full procurement and contract lifecycle while ensuring strict compliance with UNDP financial rules, regulations, and donor requirements.
Procurement Management Responsibilities
The role includes conducting procurement activities in line with the approved procurement plan, ensuring compliance with UNDP regulations, procuring goods, services, and works at best value for money, and maintaining effective internal control systems.
Contract Management Responsibilities
The specialist will manage contracts from award to completion, prepare and issue amendments, verify deliverables, negotiate contract terms, monitor contractor performance, and resolve disputes in collaboration with project managers.
Planning and Reporting Responsibilities
The position requires preparation and monitoring of procurement plans, management of tendering and evaluation processes, maintenance of procurement records, and regular reporting to project management on procurement progress.
Team Management Responsibilities
The incumbent will oversee and support team members through effective work planning, performance management, coaching, and ensuring compliance with UNDP policies and best practices.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
The role involves organizing and delivering procurement-related training, contributing to knowledge networks, sharing lessons learned, and promoting continuous improvement in procurement processes.
Institutional Arrangement
The Procurement and Contract Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Team Leader of the CRES Unit and collaborate closely with project managers, programme units, operations teams, and partners.
Required Education
An advanced university degree at the master’s level in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related fields is required, or a bachelor’s degree with additional qualifying experience. CIPS Level 4 certification is highly desirable.
Required Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of five years of progressive experience with a master’s degree or seven years with a bachelor’s degree in procurement and contract management, including experience with large-scale and water infrastructure projects.
Language Requirements
Fluency in both English and Amharic is required for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UNDP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply, with employment decisions based solely on merit and suitability.
Ethical Standards
UNDP maintains zero tolerance for harassment, exploitation, discrimination, and abuse of authority, and all selected candidates are expected to adhere to these standards.
Additional Information
UNDP reserves the right to select multiple candidates or retain applications for similar positions at the same grade level. The organization does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online through the official UNDP recruitment portal using the provided application link.