Batch Recruitment: (2) Procurement Associate, G-6, FT, Rome, Italy Private Fundraising and Part[...]

Responsibilities

Review and process procurement requests for compliance and completeness.

Manage sourcing, solicitation, evaluation, and contracting activities.

Provide procurement guidance to internal clients and vendors.

Support procurement planning, market research, and sourcing strategies.

Prepare and administer contracts, LTAs, and purchase orders.

Monitor supplier performance and contract delivery.

Maintain procurement records and documentation.

Coordinate Contract Review Committee (CRC) processes.

Monitor procurement commitments and operational reporting.

Support the day‑to‑day administration of procurement operations.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of secondary education is required, supplemented by technical or university‑level courses in commerce, procurement, supply chain, or a related field.

Work Experience:

At least 6 years of relevant experience in supply management, procurement, supply chain management, or related fields, including international procurement.

Skills:

Solid experience applying UN Supply & Procurement policies or international public procurement processes, procedures, and systems related to service procurement.

Proven experience in managing international tenders and interacting with the UN and/or multilateral organizations, global vendors, and decentralized offices.

Demonstrated end‑to‑end procurement of goods and services, including preparation of solicitation documents (RFQs, ITBs, RFPs), bid evaluation processes, contract preparation, and supplier management.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Qualities

Language:

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, or Italian).

Experience working with ERP/VISION environment for procurement transactions, reporting and contract management.

Experience in preparing procurement documentation and supporting governance processes (e.g., Contract Review Committee submissions).

UN/UNICEF experience.

Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

EEO Statement UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage.

Application Dates Advertised:

09 Jul 2026 W. Europe Daylight Time

Applications close:

23 Jul 2026 W. Europe Daylight Time

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