Procurement Officer at WHO, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: 12 February 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Procurement Officer in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The duration of this post is 2 years.

The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Procurement Officer will perform the following functions:

• Advises the Chief Operations Officer and the head of WHO Country Office (WR) for an informed decision making on procurement transactions.
• Responsible for the supervision of the team carrying out a wide variety of supplies and services associated with contracts and procurement activities, in accordance with the WHO established procurement procedures.
• Coordinates the preparation and submission of the procurement plans by the different clusters of the budget center.
• Prepares and monitors the implementation of procurement plans ensuring objectives and priorities are met and on track.
• Evaluates requests from the technical units and partners and advises for compliance with the organization’s rules and regulations at all stages of the procurement cycle
• Ensures smooth running of operations of procurement transactions including goods and services ordering and delivery
• Administers procurement resources and ensures compliant and efficient use of standard operating procedures of procurement.
• Provides inputs in formulating strategies and designs innovative solutions to resolve issues/conflicts for complex procurement projects.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• First university degree in Procurement/Logistics Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field.
• Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, post graduate training in operations management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, some of which in an international context, working in the area of procurement services, and logistics services for a programme.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning Oracle systems or similar packages. Relevant experience in the UN System and/or international organization.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Working knowledge of French or another WHO official language would be an asset.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit WHO.