Procurement Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 03 Jun 2026 11 days left

Overview

The Procurement Assistant provides technical support and assists in the coordination of day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring consistency, timeliness, and conformity with relevant rules and procedures.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support to coordinate procurement actions.
  • Create purchase requisitions and enter suppliers into systems.
  • Assist with procurement documents, contracts, and correspondence.
  • Follow up on purchase orders and contracts.
  • Monitor receipt of goods and services.
  • Assist with planning and coordinating delivery schedules.
  • Review invoices and customs clearance fees.
  • Identify potential sources of supply.
  • Maintain procurement plan and database records.
  • Prepare and review monitoring reports.
  • Assist in processing VAT refund requests.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Required Experience

• Four years of experience in administrative, accounting and/or procurement support work with at least two years in procurement.

Qualifications

• A first-level degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Commerce, or a related field is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Swahili.
Languages Preferred
• Completion of a professional qualification from a national procurement body (PSPTB) or an internationally recognized body such as CIPS Level 4, MCIPS, FCIPS, or other UN-recognized certifications will be considered an added advantage.
Contract Duration
11 months (with possibility of extension)
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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