Procurement Officer – Mogadishu, Somalia

Procurement Officer – Mogadishu, Somalia

1. Reporting Line:

The Procurement Officer reports to the Head of Procurement Section.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
   

• To conduct contracting and procurement processes for the Mission in line with established, professional and transparent procurement policies, rules and procedures;

• To assist and advise the Head of Procurement on legal issues related to the procurement cycle (from strategic planning to contract);

• To assist other units with contracting and procurement matters and procedures;

• To develop professional relationships and work partnerships with the European Commission and the European Union External Action Services involved in procurement processes;

• To develop professional relationships and work partnerships with procurement colleagues in other civilian CSDP Missions to exchange best practices.

3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:
   

• 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;

• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:
   

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   

• Analytical skills and financial acumen;

• Ability to establish, plan and review priorities;

• Experience in using legally established professional and transparent procurement policies, rules and procedures.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
   

• Degree or certificate in management/business or public administration/law/procurement/supply chain or other related field;

• Experience in planning and implementing projects and programmes;

• Experience in management of public procurement processes, preferably including EU procedures;

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

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   

• 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 such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and electronic document management systems.

Deadline for Applications: Thursday 5 October 2023 at 17:00 (Brussels time)

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