Education: High School Diploma required; a degree in Procurement, Business Administration, or Accounting is an asset. Additional training in IPSAS & Umoja is an advantage.

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) invites qualified applicants for the position of Procurement Assistant (G6/1 Level). The role supports requisitioning units through the entire procurement cycle, ensuring compliance with UN procedures and best value for money.

Responsibilities:
Assist units on procurement issues, prepare and distribute tenders (RFPs, RFQs, ITBs), review and prioritize purchasing requests, analyze supplier offers for best cost and quality, negotiate under supervision, draft contracts and purchase orders, maintain procurement databases, research suppliers and market trends, resolve issues with delivered goods, and draft official correspondence.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma required; a degree in Procurement, Business Administration, or Accounting is an asset. Additional training in IPSAS & Umoja is an advantage. At least seven years of experience in procurement, business administration, accounting, or IT required. Knowledge of UN procurement policies and database systems preferred.

Languages:
Fluency in English required; knowledge of French or another UN language is an advantage.

Duration:
9 months

Workplace:
ECA Ethiopia

Apply Here:
https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/265559?language=en

Note:
The United Nations does not charge any fee during recruitment and does not request bank account details.