Organization: WFP
Location: Gambia
Type: Full Time
Close on: 3 Jan 2023
About Procurement Assistant Job
| JOB TITLE: | Procurement Assistant |
| TYPE OF CONTRACT: | Fixed Term (FT) |
| UNIT/DIVISION: | Supply Chain |
| DUTY STATION (City, Country): | Banjul, The Gambia |
| DURATION: | One Year |
You can Apply For Logistics Associate/Gambia/2023
WHY WORK AT WFP?
SAVING & CHANGING LIVES ❤
Make a difference, and the world will notice.
We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people’s dreams of a brighter future!
GLOBAL COMMUNITY 🌍
Build bridges that unite people across the world. Being part of a global, diverse, and multicultural community like WFP will continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives.
UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES 💡
Unlock possibilities you never thought you’d find.
WFP goes anywhere it is needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.
Join us to make a difference!
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ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
Our response to emergencies – saving lives and livelihoods either through direct assistance or by strengthening country capacities – remains at the heart of our operations, especially as humanitarian needs become increasingly complex and protracted, such as those brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
JOB PURPOSE: To perform and apply appropriate processes, procedures, and policies that
support efficient and effective procurement services.
Required Qualifications Procurement Assistant Job
| Education: | Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. |
| Experience: | Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience in procurement or related field. |
| Language: | Verbal and Written fluency in the English language. |
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
- Only Gambian nationals or holders of valid residence and work permits are eligible to apply for this position.
- Applications are to be submitted and received online and in English language only.
- WFP will apply a rigorous and transparent selection process including a thorough assessment of technical skills to ensure the best candidates are selected for the job. Please ensure that your application contains accurate and complete information on academic qualifications, employment records, and language skills.