Procurement Assistant SSA

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Assist with timely and efficient purchasing activities to support field operations.

You have:

• 3 months initial contract with a possibility of extension based on operational needs and availability of financial resources.
• Assist in purchasing administrative activities efficiently to help administrators acquire necessary goods and services.
• Coordinate and supervise the delivery of purchased products, verify their receipt and inspection.
• Ensure all purchase requests are correctly prioritized and supported with necessary documentation.
• Update and manage databases and files to ensure information accuracy and accessibility for reporting.
• Apply standard practices for emergency preparedness to assist WFP's rapid response in crises.
• Work with colleagues to ensure purchasing activities align with broader programmatic needs.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17 June 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Brazzaville)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Type de contrat : SSA – Accord de Services Spéciaux Intitulé du poste : Assistant (e) aux Achats Lieu d’affectation : Brazzaville, République du Congo Durée initiale : 3 mois, avec possibilité d’extension sous réserve des besoins opérationnels, de la performance satisfaisante et de la disponibilité des ressources financières.

PRINCIPALES FONCTIONS ET RESPONSABILITÉS (liste indicative et non exhaustive):

1. Effectuer des activités administratives d'achat en temps voulu et de manière efficiente afin d'aider les administrateurs à acquérir les biens et services dont ils auront besoin pour mener les opérations sur le terrain avec efficacité.

2. Regrouper les données et établir et distribuer les documents y afférents, afin de contribuer à la réussite des programmes d'achat et des activités opérationnelles (émission des appels d'offres, évaluations des offres et négociation/attribution des contrats, par exemple) en veillant au respect des procédures standard.

3. Examiner, enregistrer et classer par ordre de priorité les demandes d'achat, en s'assurant que toutes les pièces justificatives ont été communiquées et que les fonds sont disponibles, afin de permettre l'acquisition des biens et des services.

4. Coordonner et superviser la livraison des produits achetés, en vérifiant leur réception et leur inspection et en mettant en œuvre des mesures de suivi pour s'assurer que les produits parviennent jusqu'au Siège et jusqu'aux opérations sur le terrain.

5. Effectuer des recherches et regrouper et présenter les informations dans des formats normalisés, afin de permettre une prise de décisions en connaissance de cause et de communiquer des informations aux parties prenantes de manière harmonisée.

6. Actualiser, gérer et alimenter les bases de données et les fichiers appropriés, afin de s'assurer que les informations sont exactes, structurées et accessibles, et facilitent le respect des exigences en matière d'établissement des rapports.

7. Assurer la liaison avec les collègues pour faire en sorte que les activités d'achat s'inscrivent bien dans les programmes plus vastes et adopter une démarche concertée pour satisfaire les besoins d'assistance.

8. Apporter un soutien technique et/ou affecter des travaux à d'autres membres du personnel d'appui, afin de les aider à mener à bien des tâches courantes dans le respect des normes et des délais convenus.

9. Appliquer les pratiques standard de préparation aux situations d’urgence pour aider le PAM à intervenir rapidement, à acheminer les produits alimentaires et à déployer les ressources nécessaires dans les zones touchées dès le début des crises.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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