Senior Procurement Specialist - Kabul - beBeeProcurement

Job title: Procurement & Contracting Officer

Description

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Officer to join our team in Kabul. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, contract management, and logistics.

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer and will be responsible for managing contracts, providing technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

The job involves close coordination with programme specialists, project officers, and recipient entities as well as relevant colleagues at Headquarters concerning the implementation of UNESCO projects in Afghanistan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, including identification of requirements, estimation of budgets, and procurement methods
• Provide technical assistance to programme specialists and project officers on contractual aspects of programmes/projects
• Review procurement notices, advertisements, and distribution of invitations to bid or requests for proposals
• Participate in evaluation teams, analyze and evaluate vendors' offers/proposals

Requirements

• Masters degree in public procurement, business administration, finance, law, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in procurement, preferably 2 years at an international level
• Demonstrated experience in procurement of complex services, construction, and engineering services

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave
• Family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the UNESCO careers website. Only selected candidates will be contacted for further assessment.