PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
Lilongwe
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Lilongwe
- Grade: All levels - NPP - National Project Personnel - Local Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Procurement
- FRMLW
- Closing Date: Closed
IMPORTANT NOTICE\: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations with more than 190 member countries. Since its inception, FAO has worked to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. To achieve its goals, FAO cooperates with thousands of partners worldwide, from farmers’ groups to traders, from non-governmental organizations to other UN agencies, from development banks to agribusiness firms (further and more detailed information on FAO can be found on the internet site\: http\://www.fao.org. Through its Country Offices, or FAO Representations, FAO assists governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to address hunger and malnutrition, and provides technical support for the sustainable development of their agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to respond to crises. The Procurement Assistant position is located in the Procurement Section of the FAO Representation Office in Malawi, and will provide support for the implementation all the project in the portfolio. Reporting Lines The Procurement Assistant will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Malawi and the direct supervision of the International Procurement Officer. Technical Focus\: The Procurement Assistant will assist in the Procurement section and carry general administrative, back office and reporting and non-complex procurement tasks. Tasks and responsibilities The incumbent will work more specifically\:
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact\: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
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