Senior Procurement Officer Programmes and Projects

African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)

Senior Procurement Officer Programmes and Projects

Deadline: 21 April 2025

Region: Johannesburg

Salary: US $37,453.25

Type of employment: Full time

Job Description

The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Senior Procurement Officer Programmes and Projects.

Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US $37,453.25 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.68 per annum), pension (19% of basic salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to the internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Roles and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, the Senior Procurement Officer Programmes and Projects will coordinate the execution of procurement activities to successfully deliver procurement services for programmes and project implementation support and manage the procurement process in line with the African Union and its partner's procurement rules and regulations for the procurement of works, consultancy and goods & services.

Qualifications And Requirements

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proven expertise in procurement, demonstrated technical knowledge and analytical skills in supply chain management.
• Extensive knowledge of international standards, guidelines and procedures for procuring works, consultancy services, goods & services.
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of SAP ERP are essential.
• Experience supervising a diverse team and leveraging limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral, writing and editing skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
• High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energy.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with various individuals and institutions.
• Creative thinking, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at the highest level.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Public Procurement, Supply and Warehousing, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or Law. Candidates must have at least ten (10) years of relevant post-qualification experience with demonstrated experience in managing project and public procurement portfolios in public sector institutions, international organisations or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

• A full MCIPS Professional certification in CIPS UK or CIPP US is mandatory.

Or

Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Public Procurement, Supply and Warehousing, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or Law. Candidates must have at least seven (7) years of relevant post-qualification experience with demonstrated experience in managing project and public procurement portfolios of which three (3) years should be at supervisory level in public sector institutions, international organisations or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

• A full MCIPS Professional certification in CIPS UK or CIPP US is mandatory.

How to apply

To Apply, Please Submit The Following

• A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
• Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
• Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Applications must be received no later than Monday, 21 April 2025.

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you face challenges during profile creation or application, log your problem to audahiring@nepad.org

Date posted: 03 April 2025