Procurement Assistant

Run procurement transactions for the UN Special Envoy’s office in Sana’a, reviewing requisitions, preparing tenders, evaluating bids, negotiating and finalising orders, resolving delivery discrepancies, maintaining supplier and contract records, and supervising junior support staff.

Department: Procurement Unit

• Review purchase requests, specifications and funding availability
• Identify suppliers and prepare tender and quotation documents
• Analyse bids and recommend best-value procurement outcomes
• Negotiate order terms and finalise purchase orders and contracts
• Resolve delivery discrepancies and process returns to vendors
• Maintain supplier, contract and procurement databases
• Research markets, commodities and new product specifications
• Supervise and review the work of junior staff

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CIPS Procurement Level 4 certificate
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible procurement or administrative experience
• Supply-chain and contract-management experience
• ERP experience with SAP or UMOJA
• English and Arabic at UN Level II

• Initial appointment period is one year
• Successful candidates may be placed on a roster for similar posts