Procurement Officer - EU nationals only

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.

 

Availability:

   ASAP