Procurement Officer - Projects Support at AUDA - NEPAD

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience in Public Procurement with a demonstrated technical knowledge and analytical skills in supply chain management.
• Knowledge of international standards, guidelines, and procedures for procuring works, consultancy services goods & services.
• Experience in SAP ERP or other similar ERP systems.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Access, etc
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral, writing, and editing skills, with extensive experience in report writing.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Ability to train AMRH Project Unit and other team members.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative, and with sound judgment.
• High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment, and energy.
• Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with various individuals and institutions.
• Creative thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics, Civil Engineering, and Law or a related field with A minimum of one (1) year of progressive experience in the field of Procurement, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Warehousing, and Distribution within public sector institutions, international organisations, or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.
• CIPS Advanced Certificate and Procurement Professional Certification will be an added advantage.

Application: To apply, please submit the following:

• A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
• Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
• Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.