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Procurement Assistant - Education

UNESCODhaka, Bangladesh
Category | Grade:General | SC-4Deadline:31 Jul 2026Job ID:1366786357Posted on:16 Jul 2026
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Overview

Provides procurement planning, solicitation, contract administration, vendor management and reporting support for UNESCO Dhaka education programmes.

Department: Education

Languages

Required: English, Bengali

Desired: Another UN language

Job Functions

  1. Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain
  2. Administration and Executive Support

Minimum Experience

3 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Develop and update procurement plans aligned with project implementation schedules
  • Support solicitation documents, tendering, bid evaluation, negotiations and procurement cases
  • Maintain supplier databases, verify vendor documentation and facilitate supplier registration
  • Monitor contractor performance, maintain procurement records and support reporting

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in business administration, finance, economics, development studies or a related field
  • Minimum three years of relevant professional experience in procurement, contract management, contract administration, logistics, supply chain management or a closely related field
  • Excellent command of English and Bangla, written and spoken

Skills

Procurement PlanningContract AdministrationSupplier ManagementBid EvaluationProcurement Documentation

Tools

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelSAPUNESCO WINGSERP Systems

Additional info

  • National position
  • Salary grade SC4
  • Field missions may be required with expenses covered under UNESCO regulations