VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RBN/013/2016
Procurement Officer, SC9
Grade
Duty Station
Salary
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Service Contract, SC9 (NOB equivalent)
WFP Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, Nairobi
As per UN Service Contract Salary Bands
This vacancy is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting
hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Procurement Officer at the SC9 level, in support
of the Regional Bureau office, based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Regional Bureau provides strategic guidance,
policy/technical support and direction to WFP operations and activities in nine countries: Burundi,
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda.
Accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Procurement Officer, the
Procurement Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
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Contribute towards the development of procurement plans and processes ensuring compliance
with wider procurement policies and WFP standards.
Support or manage procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate
offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes to contributing to successful
procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
Track and analyze data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement
activities, to contribute to a WFP wide view that enables informed decision making and
consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization.
Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of
procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.
Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners including suppliers,
superintendents, companies, etc. to align procurement activities with wider programmes and
ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
Support training of WFP staff to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of
food and non-food commodities and services, for example designing and reviewing training
materials.
Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more
complex analysis and queries.
Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and
deploy food and needed goods and services to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
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Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance
needs.
Perform other tasks as required
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering,
Legal or Accounting or other relevant field, or First University degree with an additional relevant work
experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: At least three or more years of post-graduate progressively responsible professional work
experience in related areas.
Knowledge & Skills:
 Experience with procurement activities (purchasing, vendor research, etc.)
 Experience conducting cost analyses.
 Experience working with vendors or other partners.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is essential.
Desirable skills:
Training and/or experience using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and outlook.
Application procedures:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications ONLY, according to the
following procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0022016
Step 1: Create your online CV
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Deadline for applications: 02 September 2016. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you have any queries relating to this VA please send them to: wfp.rbnhr@wfp.org
WFP does not charge fees at any stage during the recruitment process.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
REF: 16-0022016
Fighting Hunger Worldwide