What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

Purpose

The Buyer is to implement the category strategies in South Sudan and support the Country Procurement Manager to manage product assigned category management for the country.

S/He should assure that local implementation plans for the regional/global strategies as well as supplier panels are established, with the target to create best value for money for the ICRC.

The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of Engineering & Wathab Services, Vehicle Fleet related goods and services, Logistics 3PL services, Administration and Premises related supply and services (independent of the requesting department) and the ICRC Delegation in Juba as well as for the ICRC Sub Delegations and offices in South Sudan securing the best correlation of quality, price and delivery time.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

Procurement Planning and Coordination

  • Plan and coordinate procurement and logistics files at the national level.
  • Maintain contact with logistics focal points in sub-delegations for follow-up, guidance and quality assurance.
  • Contribute to procurement and logistics strategy by anticipating needs and implementing national-level actions.
  • Implement strategic purchasing orientations, with emphasis on quality, social and environmental (QSE) requirements.
  • Report on national procurement and logistics files to the CPM and propose process improvements.

Purchasing and Supplier Management

  • Source, assess and evaluate suppliers and update supplier master data.
  • Anticipate needs and research the availability of goods and services.
  • Follow up on quotations, tenders, supplier selection, negotiations, contracts and deliveries.
  • Monitor supplier performance, conduct annual evaluations and maintain the supplier database.
  • Conduct market surveys, price and quality analyses, and negotiate purchasing terms and conditions.

Order Management and Supply-Chain Coordination

  • Participate in collaborative demand planning and integrate decisions into the purchase plan.
  • Receive and analyse approved SDs or SPs and review procurement requests and technical specifications.
  • Determine product specifications and sources of supply with Supply Chain Planners and SCOs.
  • Follow up on procurement orders, ensuring timely delivery and approval of received goods and services.
  • Liaise with supply-chain units on financial arrangements, imports, exports, transfers and warehousing.

Quotations, Tenders and Contract Management

  • Obtain pro forma invoices and price offers and prepare requests for quotation (RFQs).
  • Organise tenders, prepare supplier selection tables and ensure compliance with procurement procedures.
  • Prepare purchase orders and contracts, ensure legal validity and obtain required approvals from Nairobi and/or Geneva (GVA).

Finance, Administration and Reporting

  • Ensure compliance with financial procedures and expenditure authorisation requirements.
  • Check supplier invoices and supporting documents for approval and payment.
  • Ensure working advances are settled accurately and on time.
  • Resolve quality claims before validating supplier invoices.
  • Maintain accurate and auditable procurement files, databases, tender registers and follow-up sheets.
  • Report market changes, product availability, shortages, price increases and procurement challenges.

Additional information

  • Type of role:
  • Working rate:100%
  • Starting date: 04/01/2027
  • Location: Juba (JUB)
  • Job level: B3 (B3)
  • Length of assignment: 1-year fixed term contract (renewal subject to budget and performance)
  • Type of position: Resident
  • Application deadline: Friday 27 November 2026

Disclaimer:  

The ICRC does not request any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or any other fees). Any such request is fraudulent and should be reported immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Commitment to Diversity

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, especially women and persons with disabilities.We encourage persons with impairments to clearly indicate in their application how we can assist them during the recruitment process.

Code of Conduct and Confidentiality

The ICRC does not tolerate fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. Therefore, selected candidates will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks. All staff hired by ICRC are also expected to follow the ICRC’s Code of Conduct.All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Our values


  • At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

Reports to (role)


  • Logistics Support Centre/Country Procurement Manager, Logistics Country Manager

People management responsibilities


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Scope & impact


  • Is responsible for a purchase portfolio of up to Sfr 5 million, depending on the size of operations.
  • Geographical remit: regional.

Relationships


  • Internally, interacts with colleagues locally and worldwide.
  • Externally, interacts with procurement managers and a network of professional contacts within suppliers, NGOs, trade-support institutions, etc.

Certifications / Education required

  • Bachelor’s degree, some college coursework completed, an associate degree or equivalent higher education degree in administration, logistics, purchasing or in water supply, sanitation, construction, engineering or any related technical field.
  • Fluent command of English, written and spoken. Knowledge of Arabic and other local languages is an assist.
  • Expert level in computer skills.
  • Driving license and succeeded in ICRC Driving test.

Professional experience required

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics, purchasing, administration and/or experience in water supply, sanitation, construction or engineering.
  • Knowledge of quality management an asset.
  • Professional knowledge of a specific category of products.
  • Proficiency in supply software.
  • Professional knowledge of enterprise resource planning software an asset.
  • Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning, Teamwork, Responsibility & Autonomy, Negotiation, Communication (Ability to express views and ideas).
  • Good knowledge of the local market.
  • Very good knowledge of construction, plumbing, electrical materials.
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