Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer is responsible for planning and executing procurement actions for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with UNRWA procurement policies, conducting market research, managing vendor evaluations, and overseeing contract management. The role includes supervising a medium-sized team and supporting emergency preparedness and response.

Responsibilities

• Plan procurement actions for assigned projects involving goods, services and works, including technically complex commodities.
• Provide input on the annual procurement plan and liaise with Programme divisions in planning and contracting.
• Review and analyze technical specifications for completeness, accuracy and competitiveness; identify alternative options to reduce costs.
• Advise staff on procurement policies, procedures, technical specifications, pricing, product/service availability and substitutes.
• Conduct market research and analyze statistical data and market reports on goods and services availability.
• Develop vendor evaluation criteria; prepare and conduct solicitations and evaluation of bids/proposals/quotations to ensure competitiveness and conformity.
• Compile, verify and present procurement data; prepare and review supporting documents; recommend contract approvals.
• Authorize purchases within delegated authority and prepare submissions for Contracts Committee when exceeding authority.
• Follow up and ensure timely delivery of goods, services and works; oversee adherence to contractual agreements; advise on contractual rights and obligations.
• Monitor contract and long term agreement management including extensions, amendments, expiry, and closure.
• Review contract performance evaluations and address vendor performance issues in coordination with Requisitioning Units.
• Prepare and review procurement reports, correspondence and documents; monitor procurement reports and key performance indicators.
• Manage, develop workplans and assess performance of subordinate staff; provide coaching, mentoring and capacity building.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A university degree from an accredited educational institution in business administration, public administration, procurement, supply chain and logistics management, contract law, Engineering, Construction Engineering or related area.
• At least four years of responsible relevant experience in procurement, contract management, supply chain management or related area is required.
• Candidates must confirm residence in West Bank or Jerusalem and possession of West Bank or Jerusalem ID is desirable.
• English and Arabic language proficiency at UN Level II and III respectively is required.
• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise followed by competency-based interview.
• Applicants must provide complete and accurate information in the application and may be subject to reference and background checks.
• Applicants must not appear on the UN Sanctions List or have been separated for misconduct from UN agencies.
• Only candidates residing in West Bank or Jerusalem with authorization to work at the duty station are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter/motivational statement if applying to Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H.
• Equivalency may apply for this post, but work experience alone or formal qualifications without relevant experience are not acceptable combinations.

Skills

• Procurement Management
• Contract Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Market Research
• Vendor Evaluation
• Contract Law
• Project Procurement
• Team Supervision
• Emergency Preparedness
• UN Procurement Policies
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Construction Engineering
• Compliance Monitoring
• Language Proficiency in Arabic
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English, Arabic