Project Procurement Associate Job in Nairobi, Kenya – UN

United Nations Development Programme
 

UNDP Kenya invites applications for

the following position:
 

Post Title: Procurement Associate
 

Contract Type: Service Contract
 

Direct Supervisor: Procurement Analyst
 

Project: The Low Emission and Climate Resilient Development

(LECRD)
 

Duration: One year, renewable subject to funding and

performance
 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya 

Date of Issue: 18

April 2016
 

Closing Date: 25 April 2016

Background:

 The Procurement Associate will support procurement

function under the guidance and supervision of the Procurement Analyst. 

He/She will ensures execution of

transparent and efficient procurement services and processes for the

project. 

He/She will promotes a

client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach in the project’s

procurement processes.

Education and Experience:

• Secondary education with professional
  
  certification in procurement and supplies management and 6 or more years
  
  of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of
  
  relevant experience.


• Experience in the usage of computers and
  
  office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).


• Experience in handling of web based management
  
  systems and ERP systems.


• Experience in project management is desirable.


• Sound experience with procurement management
  
  in donor funded projects would be an added advantage.


• Working knowledge of UNDP, donor organisation
  
  and/or government procurement procedures is highly desirable.

Notice: UNDP,

as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or

training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance

in its staffing patterns”.