2025-11-12

Head of Procurement Section – Mogadishu, Somalia

EUCAP Somalia

Deadline for applications: 18 November 2025 at 17:00 (Brussels time).

The Head of Procurement reports to the Head of Mission Support.

To coordinate the Mission contracting and procurement processes in accordance with EU established professional and transparent procurement policies, rules and procedures;

To assist and advise the chain of command on all contracting and procurement issues;

To provide support related to contracting and procurement matters to other units within the Mission;

To develop professional relationships with the European Commission and other actors involved in the process in Brussels HQ;

To develop professional relationships with procurement colleagues in other Missions to share best practices in the area of procurement;

To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the implementation of specific processes, systems and projects;

To implement gender-responsive leadership and ensure gender and human rights mainstreaming internally and externally in mandate implementation;

To uphold a strict zero tolerance policy to misconduct, including all forms of harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse, and proactively ensure an equal and inclusive work environment for all staff;

To raise awareness of staff on their rights, obligations and appropriate standards of behaviour, including existing formal and informal complaint and support mechanisms.

To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;

To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;

To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;

Successful completion of university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Master’s Degree OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank;

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A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements, out of which a minimum of 2 years at coordination/management level.

Ability to manage, mentor and motivate a professionally diversified and multicultural team;

Knowledge of using legally established professional and transparent procurement policies, rules and procedures.

University and/or Master’s Degree in management, business or public administration/law/procurement/supply chain or other related or relevant field;

Experience in financial management of tendering processes and audits, preferably including EU procedures;

International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations.

Knowledge of the EU Financial Regulation and the Practical Guide on contract procedures for European Union external action (PRAG);

Knowledge of current technologies used for Procurement like an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.

How to apply

EUCAP Somalia 3-2025 – Call for Contributions – European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)

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To apply for this job please visit www.eeas.europa.eu.