United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Current Job Openings

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position in Abuja:

Job Title: PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE
Type of Contract: FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT (FTA)
Post Level: ICS 06
Duty Post: Abuja
Duration: One (1) year (renewable but subject to satisfactory performance)

Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate should:
-Be a Nigerian national (Male or Female);
-Possess University degree in Business Administration and/or Speciality in Procurement and logistics or related field preferred;
-Possess a minimum of 8 years of related work experience preferably in an international, customer focused organization;
-Have knowledge of reproductive health commodities and medical terminology, an asset;
-Have knowledge of legal and operational aspects of contract management useful;
-Have experience in international procurement and logistics management is desirable;
-Have the ability to analyze and utilize complicated data;
-Have an excellent organization and time management skills;
-Have the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with customer suppliers and colleagues;
-Have the ability to perform well under pressure and flexibility in handling unexpected work assignments as and when necessary;
-Be service minded and have the ability to work in team;
-Posses good writing and communication skills;
-Have good working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Method of Application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), attached as one file in MS WORD format only. Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to e-mail address at vacancypdu.ng@unfpa.org latest by 28 April, 2011 but closing by 2 May, 2011 and clearly marked “Procurement Associate – ICS 06”
Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest.
Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
*UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.
UNFPA – Because everyone counts.

Kindly Note that only Applications sent by e-mail will be accepted.