Job Description

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR.

UNOPS Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office is recruiting for this position: Procurement Senior Officer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Senior Officer shall perform the following duties including, but not limited to:

1. Implementation of transactional procurement
2. Management of procurement processes
3. Implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools
4. Team Management
5. Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. In close cooperation with the Project Managers, under the guidance of a technical supervisor, and reporting to the management on central issues related to procurement activities, implements operational strategies and manages procurement, contract, and sourcing transactions, actions and processes for goods, services, and works, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Full compliance of assigned procurement activities with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies; internal controls and client orientation.
• Implementation of the different steps of the procurement processes, including Pre-Purchasing: Strategy and Planning; Requirements Definition; Sourcing; Purchasing: Solicitation; Management of Submissions; Evaluation; Review and Award; Post Purchasing: Contract finalization and issuance; Logistics; and Contract Management.
• Implementation of strategic procurement for projects assigned in the Business Unit.
• Research undertaken and data provided for Business Unit’s supply market intelligence and analysis.

2. Manages and guides procurement processes for a select group of technically complex goods, services within a given geographical area and/or Business Unit, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Sustainability embedded along the procurement process.
• Timely and duly prepared procurement plans for projects and monitoring of their implementation.
• Establishment of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and/or service contracts and other instruments, when necessary, either through standard or emergency procurement procedures in compliance with the Procurement Policy.3.

Education

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) or equivalent in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Management, Business/Public Administration or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in combination with four (4) years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Management, Business/Public Administration or related field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience at the national or international level in procurement management is required.
• Experience in procuring requirements of significant complexity and value is desirable.
• Experience in UNOPS procurement work procedure & system. with a range of stakeholders in developing and developed countries is added advantage.
• Experience in procuring high-value requirements (experience in establishing long-term supply contracts would be an advantage).
• Some experience in UN system organizations, preferably in a developing country, is desirable.

Certification:

• CIPS and/or other Procurement Practitioner Certification would be considered a significant asset.

Skills

• Contract management two (2) years is required.
• Negotiation skill two (2) years is required.
• Relationship management skills is an asset.
• Experience/knowledge of Google Suite products, especially google forms, sheets, docs and slides is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in writing, reading and oral English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Contract Type

• Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
• Contract level: LICA/ICS -9
• Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
• For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
• https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Application period: 10-Oct-2025 to 16-Oct-2025