Project Procurement Associate Job in Nairobi, Kenya – UN

United Nations Development Programme
 
UNDP Kenya invites applications for the following position:
 
Position Information
 
Post Title: Procurement Associate
 
Contract Type: Service Contract
 
Grade / Band: SB3/SC6
 
Direct Supervisor: Procurement Analyst
 

Project: The Low Emission and Climate Resilient Development (LECRD)
 
Duration: One year, renewable subject to funding and performance
 
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya 

Date of Issue: 18 April 2016
 
Closing Date: 25 April 2016

Background:
 The Procurement Associate will support procurement function under the guidance and supervision of the Procurement Analyst. 

He/She will ensures execution of transparent and efficient procurement services and processes for the project. 

He/She will promotes a client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach in the project’s procurement processes.

Education and Experience:
  • Secondary education with professional certification in procurement and supplies management and 6 or more years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
  • Experience in handling of web based management systems and ERP systems.
  • Experience in project management is desirable.
  • Sound experience with procurement management in donor funded projects would be an added advantage.
  • Working knowledge of UNDP, donor organisation and/or government procurement procedures is highly desirable.
For the full terms of reference and application procedures please access the UNDP e-recruitment portal through the following link -https://undpcareers.partneragencies.org/erecruit.html
 
Notice: UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.