Procurement Analyst/Head of Procurement 801 views

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field is required, or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) a related field in combination with two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• CIPS Level 3 is highly desirable for this position and candidates holding this level at the time of application will have a distinct advantage. If the desired certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within one year of recruitment. Candidates holding a CIPS certification at any level below at the time of application will have a proportionate advantage.

• Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have  professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a  minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in public sector procurement management;
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP is required;
• Experience with e-procurement systems and tools is desirable;
• Ability to design procurement strategies that align with project goals, incorporating sustainability and cost efficiency is desirable;
• Experience in providing procurement training and knowledge sharing with peers and vendors is an asset;
• Experience leading procurement units or participating in high-level strategic discussions is an asset;
• Experience in procurement within international organizations or large entities, with a focus on sustainable  procurement or innovative procurement strategies is desirable;

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English) is required.
• Fluency in at least 2 local languages of the duty station is required such as Mandinka, Wollof, Fula, Jola etc.
• Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.