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Procurement and Logistics Assistant

WHODjibouti
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:13 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021271114Posted on:30 Jul 2026
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Overview

The volunteer supports WHO Djibouti procurement by raising and monitoring purchase orders, preparing quotations and bid reviews, coordinating the procurement committee, maintaining supplier records, tracking transactions, reporting exceptions and ensuring compliant, timely delivery of goods and services.

Department: Operations

Languages

Required: French, English

Desired: Arabic, Somali

Minimum Experience

3 years

Salary

DJF 296,333 monthly volunteer living allowance

Responsibilities

  • Review procurement requests and verify supporting documents and funding
  • Raise catalogue and non-catalogue purchase requests in the supply system
  • Monitor purchase orders and delivery of goods and services
  • Prepare price-estimate requests and implement approved procurement decisions
  • Draft bid invitations and compile supplier offers and adjudication reports
  • Organise Country Procurement Committee meetings and supporting documents
  • Maintain the supplier database and supplier evaluations
  • Prepare transaction reports, investigate gaps and recommend solutions

Requirements

  • Completed secondary education supplemented by procurement-related training
  • At least three years of progressive procurement experience
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft applications
  • Fluency in French
  • Fluency in English

Skills

Procurement ProcessingPurchase Order ManagementBid AdministrationSupplier ManagementSupplier EvaluationProcurement ReportingDocument VerificationCommittee CoordinationTransaction Monitoring

Tools

GSMRMSERPOracleMicrosoft OfficeCIPS

Additional info

  • National UN Specialist Volunteer assignment for Djibouti-based candidates lasting 181 days
  • Monthly volunteer living allowance is DJF 296,333 plus applicable benefits