Overview
The role is to establish a fully functional NFI procurement workflow in Gaza by developing a compliant and up-to-date vendor ecosystem and streamlining procurement processes. The consultant will act as the procurement desk officer in Gaza, supporting vendor registration, documentation, approvals, and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Build on the existing NFI Gaza procurement plan and develop an execution plan.
- Establish, verify, and maintain an updated and vetted NFI vendor list for Gaza.
- Serve as the Gaza-based procurement desk officer, ensuring end-to-end coordination of procurement actions.
- Ensure all Gaza NFI procurement actions comply with WFP procurement rules, ethics, segregation of duties, and audit requirements.
- Strengthen procurement capacity in Gaza through coaching and targeted training sessions.
- Support emergency procurement actions for Gaza, ensuring rapid initiation, documentation, and compliance.
Required Experience
- Minimum of three years of relevant postgraduate experience related to procurement activities.
- Experience with procurement activities (purchasing, vendor research, etc.).
- Experience conducting cost analyses.
- Experience working with vendors or other partners.
Qualifications
Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional two (2) years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
