Procurement Assistant (AfCDC) at the African Union (AU)

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Assistant (AfCDC)

Req Id: 2697
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Report to:Procurement Team Lead
Directorate/Department: Administration
Division:Supply Chain
Number of Direct Reports:
Number of Indirect Reports:
Job Grade: GSA5
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Main Functions

• Under the overall supervision of the procurement team lead, the incumbent will work for effective delivery of procurement of goods/services/works in order to obtain the best value for money for all Africa CDC activities

Specific Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, developing and managing of all procurement and contractual processes.
• Provide technical advice on all aspects of procurement.
• Prepare and distribute tender documents including bids and Request for quotations
• Assist in the management /conduct of all aspects of bid/proposal evaluation processes.
• Prepare and finalize purchase orders, memos, receiving reports and other relevant procurement documents.
• Review invoices to determine compliance with purchase orders and receipt of goods/services.
• Assist in conducting market research to keep abreast of market developments; undertake regular survey of new Suppliers, products and prices in the local market.
• In the absence of the Procurement Officer, attend the Local Internal Procurement Committee meeting as Secretary.
• Reconcile Suppliers account on regular basis, and initiate action on accounts receivable/payable as the case may be.
• Track orders to ensure prompt delivery.
• Tracking processing invoices by Finance to ensure timely payment of suppliers
• Ensure proper record keeping and maintain proper filing of procurement documents.
• Maintain the contract Register and ensure it is regularly updated.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Africa CDC Annual procurement plan.
• Ensure maximum compliance with the relevant policies, Rules and Regulations governing procurement.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the superviso

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Diploma in Procurement, Supply Management, Logistics or any other related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience within Government, NGO, multilateral, regional or international institutions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Management, Logistics or any other related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of work experience within Government, NGO, multilateral, regional or international institutions

Required Skills:
Technical skills and competencies:

• Very good understanding and knowledge and understanding of Public Procurement Procedures and Rules.
• Very good planning and organizational skills
• Very good understanding of procurement operations and of contracting processes for a diverse range of goods and services
• Knowledge of record keeping and maintenance of contract files.
• Contract administration
• Ability to work closely with various stakeholders, the AU, governments, NGOs, multilateral institutions, suppliers and service providers in complex working environments and achieve intended results
• Ability to assist in undertaking and analysis of procurement and supply related studies.

Computer skills:

• Very good capacity to work on office computer applications, well versed in the use of MS Excel and MS Word, MS PowerPoint and other office applications as well as the Internet. Strong practical knowledge/ experience in using SAP will be highly advantageous

Communication Skills:

• Very good capacity to draft and prepare reports as and when required, very good oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate should be able to follow and promote two-way communication with others through correct interpretation of messages and appropriate responses. Expresses ideas or facts clearly.
• Ability and willingness to share knowledge, learn and allow continuous improvement.
• Analytical Skills: The candidate should have good analytical skills with emphasis on paying attention to detail.

Behavioral skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, sense of accountability and compliance.
• Demonstrate professionalism, demonstrate skills associated with good decision-making.
• Able to work under pressure, particularly as a professional civil servant in a multicultural environment.
• Drive for results and continuous improvement.
• Able to adapt readily to change, seek better ways to get the job done
• Appreciates compliance against specified procedures to complete tasks; shows accountability towards successful completion of tasks; takes initiatives as and when required.
• Very good ability to work in a team setup and collaborate
• Ability to troubleshoot, break problems into simple lists, tasks or activities without assigning values or priorities. Uses common sense and past experiences to approach problems and decide

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Focus.

Tenure of Appointment:

• The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

• Africa CDC is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US $  55,174.63   (GSA5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  22,656.97  inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union .

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2025, 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. 
• Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles.
• These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.