Procurement Officer Role Available at ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE
Position Title: Procurement Officer
Employer: ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Jijiga - Ethiopia
Posted date: 4 hours ago
Deadline: October, 21/2025 (6 days left)
JobSummary
Under the direct supervision of the Operation Manager of the Somali Regional Office, the Procurement Officer is responsible for:
- Executing and facilitating procurement of goods, services, and works
- Consolidating procurement plans and executing procurement activities
- Ensuring transparency, fair competition, and best value for money
Responsibilities
- Support the Operation Manager/Team Lead for effective service delivery
- Review specifications for compliance before procurement
- Prepare consolidated procurement requests and detailed plans
- Manage the procurement team, setting targets and monitoring performance
- Provide support in preparing bidding documents and evaluation reports
- Regularly update procurement status on the ERP
- Assist in identifying new work areas and sourcing new suppliers
- Follow up on the implementation of procurement contracts
- Prepare and facilitate training on procurement
- Examine and re-evaluate contract agreements for deviations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Supply Management, or related fields
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for a bachelor’s degree or 2 years for a master’s degree
- Knowledge of Government, World Bank, USAID, UN Agencies procurement procedures
- Experience in donor financed projects is a plus
- Good knowledge of ERP is a plus
- Ability to establish effective working relationships
- Competent in utilizing essential computer applications
- National, Regional, and English language skills
How to apply
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit
(i) a cover letter and
(ii) a CV (maximum 5 pages)
to
It is mandatory to mention the position title in both the subject line of your cover letter and the Outlook email subject line.
Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.
Women are highly encouraged to apply
NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
