ERP Officer - Materials Management (AfCDC)

Overview

Support implementation of SAP ERP Material Management module.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in one of the AU Official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory.
• Professional certification in SAP ERP with a focus on the Material Management module (SAP MM).
• Proven experience supporting procurement, travel, and warehouse functions within an SAP ERP environment.
• Experience working in international organizations, public health institutions, or supply chain operations is preferred.

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 82,917 USD and 112,621 USD.

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Job Description

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  Job Title: ERP Officer - Materials Management (AfCDC)

  Posting Start Date: 7/17/25

Job Description: AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all

• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality

• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing

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Organization Information

Position: ERP Officer - Materials Management (AfCDC) Reports to: Head of Supply Chain Division Directorate/Department/Organ: Administration Division: Supply Chain Division Number of Direct Reports: 01 Number of Indirect Reports: 01 Job Grade: P2 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Fixed Term Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

Main Functions

The ERP Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the Material Management (MM) module within the SAP ERP system at Africa CDC. The officer will provide technical and functional support to supply chain, procurement, travel, and warehouse functions to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making across the supply chain division.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of the Material Management module in the SAP ERP system.
• Ensure seamless functioning of the SAP MM module with procurement, travel, and warehouse functions.
• Provide technical assistance for SAP ERP-related issues, troubleshooting, and resolving system errors.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to streamline sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management processes using SAP MM.
• Facilitate the automation of procurement workflows within the SAP ERP system.
• Monitor data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with procurement policies within SAP.
• Support warehouse operations through effective inventory tracking and management within the SAP ERP system.
• Ensure real-time visibility of stock levels, movements, and audit trails using SAP tools.
• Assist in optimizing inventory control processes and reporting mechanisms within SAP.
• Assist the travel team in managing logistical data related to travel requisitions, bookings, and expense tracking within the SAP ERP system.
• Ensure accurate recording of travel-related procurement and budget allocations in SAP
• Provide training and technical support to end-users on SAP ERP functionalities specific to the MM module.
• Develop user manuals, SOPs, and training materials to enhance SAP ERP literacy among staff.
• Generate periodic reports from SAP ERP to support decision-making in procurement, travel, and warehouse management.
• Analyze SAP ERP data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in SAP ERP system administration, with a focus on the Material Management module. Or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or in a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience SAP ERP system administration, with a focus on the Material Management module.

• Proven experience supporting procurement, travel, and warehouse functions within an SAP ERP environment.
• Experience working in international organizations, public health institutions, or supply chain operations is preferred
• Professional certification in SAP ERP with a focus on the Material Management module (SAP MM).

Required Skills

• Proficiency in one of the AU Official working languages (Arabic English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
• Strong technical expertise in SAP ERP systems, particularly the Material Management (MM) module.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and system integrity within SAP Ability to work in a multicultural environment and relate well with a broad array of individuals both within and outside of the AU.
• Problem solving aptitudes with an excellent analytical, solution orientation and risk management with ability to draw on experiences for providing evidence-based decision making.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build good working relationships and to work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues of different divisions, departments and institutions to achieve organizational goals.
• Excellent drafting, reporting and presentation skills
• Competence in the use of standard software such as Microsoft Office Application, data analysis tools, and others.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight

Developing Others

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Building Relationship

Foster Accountability Culture

.Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking

Job Knowledge and Information Sharing

Drive for Result ....

Continuous Improvement Orientation

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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$ 85,212.07 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 66,751.81 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 18, 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT. - 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 least 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, and Somalia.

Requisition ID: 2811

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