Somalia: Procurement Officer

Position Name: Procurement Officer
Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted
Post Category for Contracted: Mission Support - Management Level
Ref. number: SOM-058
Location: Mogadishu
Availability: ASAP
Component/Department/Unit: Mission Support Department/ Procurement Unit
Security Clearance Level: EU CONFIDENTIAL or equivalent
Open to Contributing Third States: Yes

1. Reporting Line:
   The Procurement Officer reports to the Chief of Procurement Unit.
2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
    To conduct procurement processes for the Mission in line with legally established, professional and
   transparent procurement policies and procedures of EC legislation and regulations;
    To assist and advise the Chief of Procurement on all legal issues related to the procurement cycle (from
   the strategic planning to contract);
    To provide assistance to the Mission departments related with all contracting and procurement matters
   and procedures;
    To develop professional relationships and work partnership with European Commission and EEAS
   (CPCC and the Security Department) in the field of procurement for the Mission;
    To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).
3. Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
    Work in close cooperation with the requesting units on the procurement related aspects of the
    Implementation of the Mission’s mandate and activities, including the supervision on both Technical
    Specifications and Terms of Reference drafting.
    Assist in the development of internal Mission procurement procedures.
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 or/and military
   education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND
    After having fulfilled the education requirements, a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional
   experience, in the field of procurement.
5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    Negotiations and project management skills;
    Analytical skills and financial acumen;
    Supply market analysis skills.
6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
    Experience in using legally established professional and transparent procurement policies and procedures
   in accordance with EU legislation and regulations.
    Experience in financial management of tendering processes and audits.
7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A
   Official announcement and details on the recruitment procedure available at: https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/57196/call-contributions-european-union-capacity-building-mission-somalia-eucap-somalia_en

Official announcement and details on the recruitment procedure available at: https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/57196/call-contributions-european-union-capacity-building-mission-somalia-eucap-somalia_en