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• Carry out administrative procurement
  activities in a timely and efficient manner, to support Professional staff
  in the acquisition of goods and services for efficient field operations;
• Compile data, prepare and distribute
  documents, to support successful procurement programs and operational
  activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award
  contracts), ensuring standard processes are followed;
• Keenly review, record and prioritize purchasing
  requests, ensuring all supporting documentation is received, and funding
  is available, in order to enable the procurement of goods and services;
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of
  procurement requisitions, verifying receipt and inspection of
  deliverables, and performing follow up actions to ensure supplies reach
  the operational areas;
• Research, collate and present information in
  standard formats, to enable informed decision making and consistency of
  information presented to the stakeholders;
• Update, manage and maintain relevant
  databases and records, to ensure the information is accurate, organized,
  and available for others to access, and supports reporting requirements;
• Work closely with internal counterparts to
  support the alignment of procurement activities with wider programmes and
  ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs;
• Perform any other related duties as required.

• The applicants for the United Nations UN
  World Food Programme (WFP) Business Support Assistant (Procurement)
  vacancy should hold a University degree or a Diploma with several years of
  experience, or its equivalent in Procurement, Finance, Economics or
  Business Studies, attained from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of four years of relevant working
  experience in Procurement and supply chain, gained from reputable
  organizations;
• Good reporting and writing skills coupled
  with record management skills
• Proficiency in both oral and written English
  is essential;
• Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge and
  experience using MS Office applications

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